Eddie Henderson – Realization (Capricorn, 1973)

"Mganga" Eddie Henderson (tr, cor, flgn); "Mwile" Bennie Maupin (fl, al fl, strich, ts, b cl); "Mwandishi" Herbie Hancock (el p); Patrick Gleeson (syn, org); "Mchezaji" Buster Williams (b, el b); "Jabali" Billy Hart (d, perc); Lenny White (d)

Recorded on February 27 - 28, 1973

Reissued on CD as part of Eddie Henderson Anthology, Vol. 2: The Capricorn Years (Soul Brother, UK)

One look at the line-up and you'll see that it's Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi group with Eddie Henderson in the driver's seat.  Given the ridiculous assembly of talent in that band, I suppose it's no surprise that this music is nearly as compelling as the music released in Herbie's name.  

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Henderson's follow up record, Inside Out (Capricorn, 1974), is comparable to Realization, and it also features the same personnel from Herbie's Mwandishi band.  If you enjoy Realization, it's well worth seeking out.