Blue Note Records

Legendary Jazz Record Label

Blue Note Records is renowned for its significant contribution to the jazz genre, having been home to many legendary artists. One such artist is pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who began his career as a member of Donald Byrd's group before joining the Miles Davis Quintet in the early 1960s, where he contributed to the development of jazz fusion. Hancock's solo work with Blue Note includes his debut album "Takin' Off" in 1962, which featured the hit "Watermelon Man," and later, his innovative "Empyrean Isles" and "Maiden Voyage" albums, both of which are considered jazz classics. His work not only showcases his virtuosic piano skills but also his forward-thinking approach to composition and harmony, which has had a lasting impact on jazz music.