Name: Empyrean Isles
Brand: Herbie Hancock

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Catalogue number

4859562

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Black

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Format detail

Classic Vinyl Series Version. All Analog Remaster on 180 Gram Vinyl.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-17

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Universal

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Standard:20

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0602448595621

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Black LP

4987962

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Artist

Herbie Hancock

Genre GB

Jazz

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Herbie Hancock is a legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. With a career spanning over six decades, he has been at the forefront of innovation in jazz music. Known for his unique blend of traditional jazz with elements of funk, soul, and electronic music, Hancock has pushed the boundaries of the genre and influenced countless musicians.
Born on April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, Hancock began playing piano at a young age and quickly developed his skills. He gained recognition as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the 1960s before embarking on a successful solo career.
Hancock's groundbreaking album "Head Hunters" released in 1973 became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades including multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his film score composition.

Empyrean Isles from 1964 is the best of Hancock's Blue Note albums and an outstanding example of modal jazz. But beyond that, it's simply one of the finest pure jazz albums ever made, right up there with Kind of Blue and Love Supreme. What helps makes it so great is not just the phenomenal musicians and the flawless performance, but a composer / arranger (Hancock) who really has no equal in the jazz world.

Empyrean Isles

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