5 Reasons Andrew Hill's Point of Departure Is a Jazz Masterpiece
- It received the Penguin Guide to Jazz’s highest honor: four stars plus their special ‘crown’ accolade.
- The album was included in the Penguin Guide’s Core Collection, a select list of essential jazz records.
- For a jazz record, this recognition is as close to canonization as it gets.
- The music pushes boundaries with its complex, avant-garde compositions and ensemble interplay.
- It remains a definitive statement from pianist Andrew Hill, showcasing his unique voice in jazz.