
17 June 1964 · 63 YEARS
Empyrean Isles
Herbie Hancock
This session functions as a dialogue between four musicians testing the limits of a piano trio supplemented by a cornet. The interplay between Herbie Hancock and Freddie Hubbard drives the creative momentum.
Recording during the peak of the modal jazz movement, the production avoids unnecessary polish to emphasize spontaneity. The result is a record that captures the raw, rhythmic energy defining the label's golden era.