Hero Worship (Hal Crook album)

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 generate 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

 * 1) Noticed Moments — 3:44
 * 2) Bluezo — 7:25
 * 3) A Simpler Time — 8:57
 * 4) Night and Day — 7:13
 * 5) Teen Mind — 8:46
 * 6) Cathedral Song — 2:59
 * 7) My Funny Valentine — 6:42
 * 8) Hero Worship — 8:22
 * 9) Falling Grace — 5:11
 * 10) You Do Something To Me — 7:47

Personnel

 * Hal Crook — trombone, 5-voice digital harmonizer
 * Mick Goodrick — guitar
 * Paul Motian — drums