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The Prisoner
Jazz · 1969 · 5 tracks · 41m

The Prisoner

A somber, nonet-driven tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lush woodwinds and heavy brass create a sophisticated, mournful atmosphere of deep social reflection.

1969 · Blue Note

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A heavy, dignified meditation on loss and social struggle that balances somber brass textures with searching piano melodies.

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How does The Prisoner sound next to the rest of Herbie Hancock's catalogue?

Somber+4.0σ

Somber saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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