Blue Note · in the Kissa Kissa racks
How Insensitive
| Recorded | Apr 11 & May 5, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Label | Blue Note |
| Catalog | BST 84344 |
| Released | 1969 |
| Personnel | 9 credited players |
| Discogs | master 868226 |
The record
Bossa textures take over here, Airto and the Brazilian rhythm section wrapping around Pearson's piano, electric piano, and flugelhorn in equal measure. Andy Bey's vocals bring an unexpected soulful heft to the proceedings.
Session personnel
- Bebeto Jose Souza — bass
- Bob Cranshaw — bass
- Airto Moreira — drums, percussion
- Mickey Roker — drums, percussion
- Al Gafa — electric guitar
- Dorio Ferreira — guitar
- Duke Pearson — piano, electric piano, flugelhorn
- Andy Bey — vocals
- Flora Purim — vocals
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1969 | Blue Note · BST 84344 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Blue Note — STEREO |
| 1969 | Liberty Stereo-Tape · 9057 — 8-Track Cartridge |
| 1970 | Blue Note · BST 84344 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | Blue Note · BST 84344 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Blue Note · TOCJ-4344 — CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2004 | Blue Note · TOCJ-9590 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2006 | Blue Note · TOCJ-6696 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2009 | Blue Note · TOCJ-8583 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | Blue Note · UCCQ-9135 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue |
| 2021 | Blue Note · UCCU-8115 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| — | Blue Note · BL 84344 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| — | Blue Note · BST 84344 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| — | Blue Note · TOCJ-4344 — CD, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
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