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Less overtly adventurous than its predecessor, Empyrean Isles, Maiden Voyage nevertheless finds Herbie Hancock at a creative peak. In fact, it's arguably his finest record of the '60s, reaching a perfect balance between accessible, lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard bop. By this point, the pianist had been with Miles Davis for two years, and it's clear that Miles' subdued yet challenging modal experiments had been fully integrated by Hancock. Not only that, but through Davis, Hancock became part of the exceptional rhythm section of bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, who are both featured on Maiden Voyage, along with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and tenor saxophonist George Coleman. The quintet plays a selection of five Hancock originals, many of which are simply superb showcases for the group's provocative, unpredictable solos, tonal textures, and harmonies. While the quintet takes risks, the music is lovely and accessible, thanks to Hancock's understated, melodic compositions and the tasteful group interplay. All of the elements blend together to make Maiden Voyage a shimmering, beautiful album that captures Hancock at his finest as a leader, soloist, and composer.
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Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - HERBIE HANCOCK, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Rudy Van Gelder, Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Williams, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Coleman, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - HERBIE HANCOCK, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Rudy Van Gelder, Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Williams, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Coleman, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - HERBIE HANCOCK, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Rudy Van Gelder, Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Williams, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Coleman, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - HERBIE HANCOCK, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Rudy Van Gelder, Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Williams, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Coleman, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - HERBIE HANCOCK, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Rudy Van Gelder, Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Williams, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Coleman, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Album Description
Less overtly adventurous than its predecessor, Empyrean Isles, Maiden Voyage nevertheless finds Herbie Hancock at a creative peak. In fact, it's arguably his finest record of the '60s, reaching a perfect balance between accessible, lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard bop. By this point, the pianist had been with Miles Davis for two years, and it's clear that Miles' subdued yet challenging modal experiments had been fully integrated by Hancock. Not only that, but through Davis, Hancock became part of the exceptional rhythm section of bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, who are both featured on Maiden Voyage, along with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and tenor saxophonist George Coleman. The quintet plays a selection of five Hancock originals, many of which are simply superb showcases for the group's provocative, unpredictable solos, tonal textures, and harmonies. While the quintet takes risks, the music is lovely and accessible, thanks to Hancock's understated, melodic compositions and the tasteful group interplay. All of the elements blend together to make Maiden Voyage a shimmering, beautiful album that captures Hancock at his finest as a leader, soloist, and composer.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 5 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:01
- Main artist: Herbie Hancock
- Composer: Herbie Hancock
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
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16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo
© 1999 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
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