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

: A reflection on the atmosphere of the civil rights struggle.

: Hubert Laws (flute), Jerome Richardson (bass clarinet/flute), Tony Studd and Jack Jeffers (bass trombone), Romeo Penque (bass clarinet). Track Listing Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue...

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 : A reflection on the atmosphere of the

is the seventh studio album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, recorded in 1969 and released in early 1970. It stands as his final project for the Blue Note label before he transitioned to Warner Bros. and later explored avant-garde fusion with his Mwandishi group. A Concept of Freedom and Tribute Musical Direction and Personnel is the seventh studio

The album has seen several high-quality reissues that cater to both digital and analog collectors:

: A tribute to Dr. King’s most famous speech, featuring a modal structure and airy melodies.

The album consists of five primary tracks, with several reissues including alternate takes: