Album · 1969
The Prisoner
- Released
- 1969
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 41:24
- Country
- US
“The Prisoner” is an album by Herbie Hancock, released in 1969. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 41:24. The line-up features Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set)), Buster Williams (double bass, bass), Garnett Brown (trombone), Herbie Hancock (electric piano, piano) and Hubert Laws (flute).
Who played on The Prisoner
- Albert “Tootie” Heath drums (drum set) all tracks
- Buster Williams double bass, bass all tracks
- Garnett Brown trombone all tracks
- Herbie Hancock electric piano, piano all tracks
- Hubert Laws flute all tracks
- Jerome Richardson bass clarinet, flute all tracks
- Joe Henderson alto flute, tenor saxophone, woodwind all tracks
- Johnny Coles flugelhorn all tracks
- Tony Studd bass trombone on 3 tracks
- Jack Jeffers bass trombone on 2 tracks
- Romeo Penque bass clarinet on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 I Have a Dream — Herbie Hancock 11:00
- 2 The Prisoner — Herbie Hancock 7:59
- 3 Firewater — Buster Williams 7:35
- 4 He Who Lives in Fear — Herbie Hancock 6:54
- 5 Promise of the Sun — Herbie Hancock 7:56
Production
- Duke Pearson producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
More albums by Herbie Hancock
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Prisoner?
The line-up of The Prisoner includes Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set)), Buster Williams (double bass, bass), Garnett Brown (trombone), Herbie Hancock (electric piano, piano), Hubert Laws (flute), Jerome Richardson (bass clarinet, flute), Joe Henderson (alto flute, tenor saxophone) and Johnny Coles (flugelhorn).
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