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'''''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]]". |
'''''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]]". |
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The four compositions were written by Hancock.<ref name="AM" /> "One Finger Snap" features a short melody played in [[unison]] (which is only used as an intro, an ending and to tie between solos), followed by a [[chord progression]] without a written melody, going straight to improvisation. The [[Real Book|real book]] has the first chorus of [[Freddie Hubbard]]'s solo written as if it were the [[head (jazz)|head]]. |
The album was recorded at [[Van Gelder Studio]], [[Englewood Cliffs]], New Jersey, on June 17, 1964.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes |last= |first= |year= |title=Herbie Hancock: Empyrean Isles |chapter= |publisher=Blue Note Records |page= |type=CD liner notes |id=98796}}</ref> The four compositions were written by Hancock.<ref name="AM" /> "One Finger Snap" features a short melody played in [[unison]] (which is only used as an intro, an ending and to tie between solos), followed by a [[chord progression]] without a written melody, going straight to improvisation. The [[Real Book|real book]] has the first chorus of [[Freddie Hubbard]]'s solo written as if it were the [[head (jazz)|head]]. |
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==Release and reception== |
==Release and reception== |
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| Released | Late November/early December 1964[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 17, 1964 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Hard bop, modal jazz, soul jazz | |||
| Length | 35:20 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
| Herbie Hancock chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
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".
Recording and music
The album was recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on June 17, 1964.[5] The four compositions were written by Hancock.[2] "One Finger Snap" features a short melody played in unison (which is only used as an intro, an ending and to tie between solos), followed by a chord progression without a written melody, going straight to improvisation. The real book has the first chorus of Freddie Hubbard's solo written as if it were the head.
Release and reception
Empyrean Isles was released by Blue Note Records.[4] The AllMusic reviewer called it "a record that officially established Hancock as a major artist in his own right."[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Herbie Hancock
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Finger Snap" | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Oliloqui Valley" | 8:28 |
| 3. | "Cantaloupe Island" | 5:32 |
| 4. | "The Egg" | 14:00 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5. | "One Finger Snap" (alternate take) | 7:37 |
| 6. | "Oliloqui Valley" (alternate take) | 10:47 |
Personnel
- Herbie Hancock – piano
- Freddie Hubbard – cornet
- Ron Carter – bass
- Tony Williams – drums
References
- ^ Billboard Dec 5, 1964
- ^ a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2011). "Empyrean Isles - Herbie Hancock | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 93. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 641. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - ^ Herbie Hancock: Empyrean Isles (CD liner notes). Blue Note Records. 98796.