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

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

: Composed by Buster Williams, representing the duality of "fire" (violence/oppression) and "water" (the calming presence of Dr. King).

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