The Sorcerer is a jazz composition by Herbie Hancock, first released in 1967 as the title track of the Blue Note album Sorcerer. The original recording features Herbie Hancock on piano, with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor sax, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. The tune sits in the post-bop/hard bop tradition, known for its moody, mystical atmosphere built on a repeating minor-key vamp and intricate dialogue between horns and piano. It showcases Hancock's developing harmonic language and the tight interplay of a top notch quintet. Fun facts: the track runs about 5 minutes and 37 seconds, and Sorcerer is considered a landmark Blue Note date and a jazz standard admired for its dark mood and sophisticated ensemble improvisation.
