Head Hunters
Date
Credits
- Victor Moscoso 14 Designer
- Herbie Hnadcock Musician
Format
- Album Art 563
Media
- software 80
Techniques
- digital 233
- photography 133
Dimensions
Locations Made
- USA 15
Herbie Hancock’s 1973 album Head Hunters stands as a monumental achievement in jazz history, seamlessly blending the intricate improvisation of jazz with the infectious rhythms of funk. This fusion not only redefined the boundaries of jazz but also brought it into the mainstream, appealing to a broader audience. The album's cover, designed by the renowned graphic artist Victor Moscoso, plays a pivotal role in conveying the innovative spirit of the music contained within. The cover features a stylized image of Hancock wearing a mask that combines elements of African art with technological motifs. The mask, resembling the kple kple mask of the Baoulé people from the Ivory Coast, incorporates radio knobs for eyes and a VU meter for a mouth, symbolizing the integration of traditional African culture with modern technology. This juxtaposition underscores the album's theme of blending the old with the new, much like the music itself.
