InAndrew Hill, Alfred Lion believed he had found another pianist and composer who had as unique and important a voice asTheloniousMonk. Hill debuted on Blue Note in 1963 with a staggering burst of creativity that produced four classic albumsBlack Fire, Smoke Stack, Judgment!, and his masterpiecePoint of Departureover a period of just five months. Recorded in March 1964,Point of Departureexpanded Hills palette with a 6-piece ensemble of diverse players that included the remarkable frontline ofEric Dolphyon alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute,Joe Hendersonon tenor saxophone, andKenny Dorhamon trumpet, along withRichard Davison bass andTony Williamson drums. The robust sextet delivered thrilling performances of Hills extraordinary compositions including Refuge, New Monastery, Flight 19, and Dedication.

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Tracklist:
1. Refuge
2. New Monastery
3. Spectrum
4. Flight 19
5. Dedication