Fat Albert Rotunda

by Herbie Hancock

Fat Albert Rotunda cover art

A quintessential album from Herbie Hancock's first full dive into funk and R&B, originally created for the 'Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert' television special. Tracks like 'Wiggle-Waggle' and 'Fat Mama' are built on infectious bass lines and soulful Fender Rhodes melodies. The album's deep pocket and memorable themes would later make it a favorite for hip-hop samplers, cementing its status as a foundational document of Jazz-Funk.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Wiggle-Waggle
  2. Fat Mama
  3. Tell Me a Bedtime Story
  4. Oh! Oh! Here He Comes
  5. Jessica
  6. Fat Albert Rotunda
  7. Lil' Brother