Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage
Musicians:
Herbie Hancock (piano), George Coleman (tenor sax), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Ron Carter (bass), Tony Williams (drums).
Composed by Herbie Hancock
.Recorded: Englewood Cliffs, N.J., March 17, 1965
Rating: 100/100 (learn more)
"Maiden Voyage" stands out as a landmark of the Blue Note sound, and remains Herbie Hancock's finest composition. In the midst of a turbulent jazz scene, where musicians were restlessly exploring all of their options, Hancock always approached his recordings with a clear, holistic vision. Classic Hancock performances such as "Watermelon Man" or "Cantaloupe Island" would establish their identity in the introductory bars, and stick to the same course until they reached their chosen destination. The texture and ambiance of the music envelops the listener -- and the musicians too. If Freddie Hubbard ever took a hotter trumpet solo than on this recording, I haven't heard it. And all done with only four suspended chords -- but the 'hook' is in the vamp. One of the high points of 1960s jazz.
Reviewer: Ted Gioia
Other reviews for this track:
- Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage by David Franklin (95/100)
Tags: blue note
2 responses so far
freddie hubbard is one of the hottest trumpeters ever I thougt that miles davis was the best but fred is right there freddie hubbard plays with such raw power and he just give you his all
A true classic. One of my favorites. This album plays a distinct narrative, with different emotions coming with each new piece of the suite. Truly a masterpiece.