Empyrean Isles (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP Released This Month - March 2001 exhibits an expansion on

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It was released by Def Jam Recordings on August 30

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Empyrean Isles (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP Released This Month - March 2001 exhibits an expansion onPianist Herbie Hancock showcased the full breadth of his artistry on his masterful 4th Blue Note album Empyrean Isles recorded in 1964. The album presented 4 diverse original compositions including the hit song Cantaloupe Island performed a deeply attuned quartet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original