Name: Maiden Voyage
Brand: Herbie Hancock

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3593196

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Colour

black

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Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. All Analog Mastering from Original Tapes.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-09-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

00602435931968

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

4953312

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2017-03-03

0724349533127

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Herbie Hancock

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Blue Note

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 <i>Maiden Voyage</i> a shimmering, beautiful album that captures Hancock at his finest as a leader, soloist, and composer.

Maiden Voyage

Music GB