Empyrean Isles



Empyrean Isles is the fourth album by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, recorded in 1964 for Blue Note Records.

Recording and music
The album was recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on June 17, 1964. Pianist Hancock's quartet consisted of Freddie Hubbard on cornet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. The four compositions were written by Hancock.

Release and reception
Empyrean Isles was released by Blue Note Records. The AllMusic reviewer called it "a record that officially established Hancock as a major artist in his own right."

Track listing
All compositions by Herbie Hancock

Personnel

 * Herbie Hancock – piano
 * Freddie Hubbard – cornet
 * Ron Carter – bass
 * Tony Williams – drums