Magic Windows is the thirty-second album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, released on September 29, 1981, on Columbia. This album continues his collaboration with associate producer Jeffrey Cohen, who co-wrote four of the tracks on the album. Additionally, the track "Satisfied with Love" was co-written by his sister, Jean Hancock. Musicians involved in this album include guitarists Wah-Wah Watson, Ray Parker Jr. and Adrian Belew, vocalist Sylvester and percussionists Sheila E. and Paulinho da Costa.
Magic Windows | ||||
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Released | September 29, 1981 | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Studio | The Automatt, San Francisco. Additional recording at Kendun Recording; Village Recorders; Ameraycan Studios, L.A. | |||
Genre | Jazz-funk, jazz fusion, R&B | |||
Length | 42:39 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Herbie Hancock, David Rubinson | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Amongst the other synthesizers employed on this album, an Alpha Syntauri (enhanced Apple II computer) was used for some of the tracks.
Liner-notes on the CD version, from "Jazz Originals Series", say "There are no strings, or other orchestral instruments on this album. All of these orchestrations are performed by Herbie Hancock on various synthesizers."