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Speak Like a ChildHerbie Hancock
Jazz · 1960s

Speak Like a Child

Released 1968Jazz
Classic

A gentle, impressionistic peak of lush harmony. Beautiful and acclaimed. A Blue Note gem. Released in 1968, it's a key entry in Herbie Hancock's run.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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