Herbie Hancock – Empyrean Isles LP BLUE NOTE CLASSICS

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.
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.
Empyrean Isles (1964)
1. One Finger Snap (Side A)
2. Oliloqui Valley (Side A)
3. Cantaloupe Island (Side B)
4. The Egg (Side B)
Herbie Hancock (piano);
Freddie Hubbard (trumpet); Ron Carter (bass); Tony Williams (drums)