3 Things to Know About Herbie Hancock's Thrust

The Headhunters lineup backed Hancock on Thrust Bassist Paul Jackson, drummer Mike Clark, and reedist Bennie Maupin are the core band on this album.

It is a direct follow-up to Head Hunters Thrust continues the funk-jazz style Hancock pioneered with the Headhunters on their 1973 breakthrough.

The album features no guitar Unlike Head Hunters, Thrust relies on Hancock’s keyboards and the rhythm section to drive the sound.