Andrew Hill – Point of Departure

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Point of Departure is a studio album by American jazz pianist and composer Andrew Hill, recorded in 1964 and released in 1965 on the Blue Note label. It features Hill in a sextet with alto saxophonist Eric Dolphy, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, trumpeter Kenny Dorham, bassist Richard Davis and drummer Tony Williams.

Track listing:
All music is composed by Andrew Hill

1. “Refuge” 12:16
2. “New Monastery” 7:05
3. “Spectrum” 9:47
4. “Flight 19” 4:18
5. “Dedication” 6:45
6. “New Monastery” (Alternate Take) 6:13
7. “Flight 19” (Alternate Take) 3:49
8. “Dedication” (Alternate Take) 7:01
Tracks 6, 7, 8 not part of original album

Personnel:
Kenny Dorham – trumpet
Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone (1, 2, 3), bass clarinet (3, 4, 5), flute (3)
Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone (all), flute (3)
Andrew Hill – piano
Richard Davis – double bass
Tony Williams – drums

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Released: April 1965
Recorded: March 21, 1964
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Length: 40:11 (LP)
57:16 (CD reissue)
Label: Blue Note
Producer: Alfred Lion