Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue... 📢

is the seventh studio album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, recorded in 1969 and released in early 1970. It stands as his final project for the Blue Note label before he transitioned to Warner Bros. and later explored avant-garde fusion with his Mwandishi group. A Concept of Freedom and Tribute

: A hopeful conclusion to the original LP. Notable Reissues

: A reflection on the atmosphere of the civil rights struggle. Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue...

: Hubert Laws (flute), Jerome Richardson (bass clarinet/flute), Tony Studd and Jack Jeffers (bass trombone), Romeo Penque (bass clarinet). Track Listing

: A tribute to Dr. King’s most famous speech, featuring a modal structure and airy melodies. is the seventh studio album by jazz pianist

: Composed by Buster Williams, representing the duality of "fire" (violence/oppression) and "water" (the calming presence of Dr. King).

The album has seen several high-quality reissues that cater to both digital and analog collectors: A Concept of Freedom and Tribute : A

: A multi-sectioned piece inspired by Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring .