Herbie Hancock - 5 Original Albums
Review by Satwinderjit Rathore
The album "5 Original Albums" by Herbie Hancock is a must-have for jazz lovers. The compilation includes five of Hancock's most iconic albums: "Maiden Voyage," "Empyrean Isles," "Speak Like a Child," "The Prisoner," and "Head Hunters." Each album showcases Hancock's incredible musicianship and unique style.
"Maiden Voyage" features Hancock's signature sound on the piano and includes the classic track "Cantaloupe Island." "Empyrean Isles" is a fusion of jazz and funk, and "Speak Like a Child" showcases Hancock's experimentation with new sounds and textures.
"The Prisoner" is a political album that features themes of social injustice, while "Head Hunters" is a groundbreaking fusion of jazz, funk, and rock that has become a classic in its own right.
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Filename: herbie-hancock-5-original-albums.zip- MP3 size: 180 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Promise Of The Sun | 7:57 | |
| First Trip | 5:55 | |
| He Who Lives in Fear | 06:54 | |
| Toys | 5:51 | |
| Mimosa | 8:38 | |
| Watermelon Man | 7:09 | |
| I Have A Dream | 10:58 | |
| Alone And I | 6:27 | |
| Goodbye To Childhood | 7:07 | |
| Driftin' | 07:00 | |
| Speak Like a Child | 07:48 | |
| And What If I Don't | 6:34 | |
| Three Bags Full | 5:26 | |
| King Cobra | 6:53 | |
| Firewater | 7:33 | |
| A Tribute to Someone | 08:43 | |
| The Sorcerer | 5:35 | |
| Jack Rabbit | 6:00 | |
| He Who Lives In Fear | 6:52 | |
| Succotash | 7:40 | |
| Driftin' | 6:57 | |
| The Maze | 06:49 | |
| A Jump Ahead | 06:35 | |
| Promise of the Sun | 07:57 | |
| Alone and I | 06:27 | |
| The Maze | 6:46 | |
| Riot | 4:38 | |
| The Pleasure Is Mine | 04:02 | |
| And What if I Don't | 06:33 | |
| Goodbye to Childhood | 07:06 | |
| Blind Man, Blind Man | 8:18 | |
| The Prisoner | 7:55 | |
| The Sorcerer | 05:35 | |
| Triangle | 11:02 | |
| The Pleasure Is Mine | 4:02 | |
| A Tribute To Someone | 8:43 | |
| I Have a Dream | 11:01 | |
| Empty Pockets | 6:10 | |
| A Jump Ahead | 6:36 | |
| Speak Like A Child | 7:48 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 06025 4711102
- 5054916
Labels
Blue Note, The Jazz Labels, Universal Music GroupListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue CD
- Reissue Box Set
- Compilation
- 5 × CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Flute | Jerry Dodgion (tracks: CD 4) |
| Bass | Buster Williams (tracks: CD 5), Earl "Butch" Warren (tracks: CD 1), Chuck Israels (tracks: CD 2), Paul Chambers (tracks: CD 3), Ron Carter (tracks: CD 4) |
| Bass Clarinet | Romeo Penque (tracks: CD 5) |
| Flute | Jerome Richardson (tracks: CD 5) |
| Bass Trombone | Jack Jeffers (tracks: CD 5), Peter Phillips (tracks: CD 4), Tony Studd (tracks: CD 5) |
| Congas | Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez (tracks: CD 3) |
| Bongos | Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez (tracks: CD 3) |
| Finger Cymbals | Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez (tracks: CD 3) |
| Guiro | Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez (tracks: CD 3) |
| Drums | Albert "Tootie" Heath (tracks: CD 5), Anthony Williams (tracks: CD 2), Billy Higgins (tracks: CD 1), Mickey Roker (tracks: CD 4) |
| Timbales | Willie Bobo (tracks: CD 3) |
| Flugelhorn | Johnny Coles (tracks: CD 5), Thad Jones (tracks: CD 4) |
| Guitar | Grant Green (tracks: CD 2) |
| Piano | Herbie Hancock |
| Producer | Alfred Lion (tracks: CD 1-2-3), Duke Pearson (tracks: CD 4-5) |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Tenor Saxophone | Dexter Gordon (tracks: CD 1), Hank Mobley (tracks: CD 2) |
| Trombone | Garnett Brown (tracks: CD 5), Grachan Moncur III (tracks: CD 2) |
| Trumpet | Donald Byrd (tracks: CD 2), Freddie Hubbard (tracks: CD 1) |
Notes
- Takin' Off recorded on May 28, 1962.
- My Point of View recorded on March 19, 1963.
- Inventions & Dimensions recorded on August 30, 1963.
- Speak Like a Child recorded on March 6 & 9, 1968.
- The Prisoner recorded on April 18, 21 & 23, 1969.
- 5 CD set w/5 original Blue Note albums: Takin' Off My Point of View Inventions and Dimensions Speak Like A Child The Prisoner .
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0602547111029
- Other (Catalog # on Disc 1): 06025 5714323
- Other (Catalog # on Disc 2): 06025 5714324
- Other (Catalog # on Disc 3): 06025 5714325
- Other (Catalog # on Disc 4): 06025 5714326
- Other (Catalog # on Disc 5): 06025 5714327
- Barcode (Text): 0 602547 111029