Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (Tone Poet Series) Artist_Erik Tagg This album is literally a

This album is literally a soundtrack board that contains not only the music but also the dialogue and sound effects of the movie

The promoter of that event known as “Rumble In The Jungle” was none other than the notorious Don King who needed 10 millions dollars to get Ali and Foreman into a boxing ring

the music comes loaded with subtext that invites deep listening—the signature touch of a band who has always honored the album as its own exalted work of art

she penned lyrics in English

showcasing a broad range of influences and creating a celebratory tone that contrasts with the more subdued

Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (Tone Poet Series) Artist_Erik Tagg This album is literally aRecorded and released in 1969, Herbie Hancocks last Blue Note album The Prisoner is a powerful but overlooked masterpiece. A moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, this nonet session features some of the most exceptional instrumentalists in jazz including Joe Henderson, Johnny Coles, Hubert Laws, Garnett Brown, Buster Williams, and Albert Tootie Heath. Hancock said of The Prisoner: I've been able to get closer to the real me with this album than on