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Herbie Hancock: Empyrean Isles (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) LP

Herbie Hancock

Blue Note, 1964

Pianist Herbie Hancock showcased the full breadth of his artistry on his masterful fourth Blue Note album, Empyrean Isles, recorded in 1964. The album presents four diverse, original compositions including the hit song “Cantaloupe Island,” performed by a deeply attuned quartet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: One Finger Snap
A2: Oliloqui Valley

B1: Cantaloupe Island
B2: The Egg
  • Recorded - June 17, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio, New Jersey
  • Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
  • Producer - Alfred Lion