This band was a mix of two generations of players. Tenor saxophonist Harold Land was one of the leading tenor saxophonists on the scene and had rose to fame in the early 50s. Vibist Bobby Hutcherson was about a dozen years younger than Land and came up in the turbulent 60s and established himself as the leading post-Milt Jackson vibist who was capable of playing in "straight-ahead" contexts and "avant-guard" settings. They formed a band and were able to use various rhythm sections over the four or so years they performed together. They recorded for various labels but their most significant dates were for Blue Note and this date in particular is really one of their high points. The date is called "Total Eclipse" and features an ace rhythm section with Chick Corea on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass and Joe Chambers on drums. Of the five tunes, four are by Bobby Hutcherson and one is by Chick Corea. This music is timeless and in reality a modern day classic.

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