Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue... May 2026

: A hopeful conclusion to the original LP. Notable Reissues

Building on the orchestral textures of his 1968 album Speak Like a Child , Hancock expanded his palette into a nonet (nine-piece band). The ensemble features an unusual combination of woodwinds and brass, including bass clarinet and alto flute, which provided a rich, dark tonal color. : Piano, Electric Piano Johnny Coles : Flugelhorn Joe Henderson : Tenor Saxophone, Alto Flute Garnett Brown : Trombone Buster Williams : Bass Albert "Tootie" Heath : Drums Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue...

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

At the time of its release, Hancock remarked that he felt closer to his "real self" through this music than on any previous recording. Musical Direction and Personnel : Piano, Electric Piano Johnny Coles : Flugelhorn