Pearson's 1969 album "How Insensitive" explores jazz fusion and bossa nova, showcasing his mature compositional and arranging style. The album features a distinctive blend of Latin rhythms and sophisticated jazz harmonies.
- The album was released in 1969 on the CM BLUE NOTE label. It features influences of cool jazz, jazz fusion, and bossa nova. The exact catalog number was A92.
- This release came at a time when jazz was increasingly incorporating elements from other genres, including Brazilian music.
- Pearson had previously released several influential albums for Blue Note, establishing himself as a key artist on the label.
Duke Pearson was a pianist, composer, and arranger, known for his work in hard bop and jazz fusion. He was a prominent figure at Blue Note Records during the 1960s.
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