"Empyrean Isles" is a 1964 album by Herbie Hancock, featuring a quartet with Freddie Hubbard on cornet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. The album showcases Hancock's evolving style, blending hard bop with experimental, post-modal jazz and soul-injected grooves. It includes the iconic track "Cantaloupe Island," known for its infectious groove and memorable melody. The album is considered a classic and a high point in Hancock's early career, demonstrating his mastery of diverse styles and his ability to push musical boundaries.