Herbie Hancock -Empyrean Isles -Blue Note LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "One Finger Snap"
02. "Oliloqui Valley"
03. "Cantaloupe Island"
04. "The Egg"

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180gr. / Blue Note Classic

Description:

Empyrean Isles is the fourth album by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, recorded on June 17, 1964 for Blue Note Records. It features the debut of two of his most popular compositions, "One Finger Snap" and "Cantaloupe Island". - 180GR. / BLUE NOTE CLASSIC

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Pianist Herbie Hancock showcased the full breadth of his artistry on his masterful 4th Blue Note album Empyrean Isles recorded in 1964. The album presented 4 diverse original compositions including the hit song "Cantaloupe Island" performed a deeply attuned quartet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes.

Comes with a plain white poly-lined inner sleeve. There are 2 stickers on the protective shrink-wrap: "Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series" hype sticker on the front; and "Made in Germany" sticker on the back. Recorded on June 17, 1964 [Back cover and labels] A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1964 on Blue Note Records © 2023 Capitol Records, LLC. Made in the EU. Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC. [Back cover] LP mastering: Kevin Gray, Cohearent Audio [Hype sticker] Mastered from the original analog tapes by Keven Gray at Cohearent Audio 180 gram vinyl Catalog numbers: > 4859562: back cover; spine > ST-84175: back cover > 84175: front cover; spine > 00602488595621: back cover; labels > BST 84175: labels Runouts are etched. For variant 2 the side A "geometric" marks '1?' are mirrored and on side B '2?' are mirrored and inverted.

"Empyrean Isles" is a landmark jazz album by pianist Herbie Hancock, released in 1964 on the legendary Blue Note label. This LP captures Hancock at a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his innovative approach to post-bop jazz with compositions that blend complex harmonies and infectious rhythms. The record features an all-star quartet including Freddie Hubbard (cornet), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums), delivering iconic tracks like "Cantaloupe Island," which has become one of Hancock's most celebrated pieces. Herbie Hancock is renowned for pushing the boundaries of jazz, earning multiple Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career and contributing significantly to both acoustic and electronic music landscapes. Blue Note Records, established in 1939, is synonymous with high-quality jazz recordings and has been home to many of the genre?s greatest artists, making this release an essential addition for any serious collector.

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060244859562

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