Sextant

Released in 1973, Sextant finds Herbie Hancock utilizing modular rigs and synthesizers to push beyond his previous acoustic work. The tracks trade standard jazz rhythms for mutating, rhythmic pulses that evolve during playback.

This shift toward experimental electronic textures creates a dense, funk-based atmosphere. The record serves as a primary example of the fusion era, capturing an adventurous approach to composition that moved far away from the jazz standards of the past.