Hero Worship was Hal Crook's fifth album as a leader, and the second album he released for RAM Records.
This album was Crook's first recording using the 5-voice digital harmonizer, which connected to a microphone attached to his trombone's bell. The harmonizer generates up to 5 additional "voices" at preset intervals, which allowed Crook to play chordal lines using an otherwise multiphonic instrument. The early-generation harmonizer did not distinguish between major and minor intervals, which created a distinctive effect.
Track listing Noticed Moments – 3:44 Bluezo – 7:25 A Simpler Time – 8:57 Night and Day – 7:13 Teen Mind – 8:46 Cathedral Song – 2:59 My Funny Valentine – 6:42 Hero Worship – 8:22 Falling Grace – 5:11 You Do Something To Me – 7:47
Personnel Hal Crook – trombone, 5-voice digital harmonizer Mick Goodrick – guitar Paul Motian – drums
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