4 Facts About Andrew Hill's Point of Departure Recording Session

Recorded in a single session The album was captured on March 21, 1964, at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Van Gelder’s studio was the location This iconic studio hosted many classic jazz recordings, and Hill’s session was no exception.

The date matters March 21, 1964, places the album in a fertile period for Hill’s Blue Note output.

No overdubs or retakes The single-session approach means the performances are raw and immediate, capturing the band’s live energy.