Maiden Voyage
by Herbie Hancock
Maiden Voyage
by Herbie Hancock
Label: Blue Note
Recorded: March 17, 1965
Released: 1965
★★★★
Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” is a game-changing album that has inspired and influenced generations of jazz musicians. The album was recorded in 1965 and features an all-star lineup, including Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. The title track is a modal masterpiece, with Hancock’s crystalline piano lines floating over a hypnotic rhythm section. Hubbard’s trumpet solo is both fiery and lyrical, while Coleman’s tenor adds a touch of mystery. “Dolphin Dance” is another great one. You can really hear Hancock’s compositional genius in the lush harmonies and intricate melodies. Carter and Williams provide a dynamic, ever-shifting foundation, and their interplay is a masterclass in rhythmic sophistication. “Maiden Voyage” remains a high-water mark in Hancock’s illustrious career and a must-listen for any Jazz enthusiast.
Personnel
Herbie Hancock • piano
Freddie Hubbard • trumpet
George Coleman • tenor saxophone
Ron Carter • bass
Tony Williams • drums