Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage (Blue Note Essentials)

Every single piece on this album, from the haunting "Maiden Voyage" to the gently swinging "Dolphin Dance", has found its way into the standard jazz repertoire. Herbie Hancock has created a milestone in modern jazz with his extraordinary compositions, his playing and his solos.

Even compared to Herbie Hancock's great Blue Note album from the 1960s, Maiden Voyage from 1965 remains one of the artistic highlights of the great pianist's career. Hancock is accompanied here by his bandmates from the Miles Davis Quintet, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums, as well as Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and George Coleman on tenor saxophone.

The quintet embarks on an oceanic exploration of five original compositions by Hancock, some of which have since become enduring standards in the jazz lexicon, including the title track, "Eye of the Hurricane" and "Dolphin Dance".

Even measured against the high standards set by Herbie Hancock's outstanding Blue Note productions of the 1960s, "Maiden Voyage" from 1965 remains one of the greatest artistic achievements of the pianist's career. Hancock is accompanied here by his bandmates from the Miles Davis Quintet: Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums, plus Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and George Coleman on tenor saxophone. The quintet embarks on an "oceanic" voyage of exploration through five original Hancock compositions, several of which have long since become standards of the jazz repertoire, including the title track, "Eye of the Hurricane" and "Dolphin Dance".

Blue Note Essentials: The label's LP classics at uncompromisingly good value for the first time, without compromising on flawless production. 140g optimal pressing from the hi-res master, single sleeve