Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/maiden-voyage-mw0000241413
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Reseña de Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Menos abiertamente aventurero que su predecesor, Empyrean Isles, Maiden Voyage encuentra a Herbie Hancock en su mejor momento creativo. De hecho, es posiblemente su mejor disco de los 60, alcanzando un equilibrio perfecto entre el jazz accesible y lírico y el hard bop arriesgado. Para entonces, el pianista ya llevaba dos años con Miles Davis, y está claro que los suaves pero desafiantes experimentos modales de Miles habían sido plenamente integrados por Hancock. No sólo eso, sino que a través de Davis, Hancock pasó a formar parte de la excepcional sección rítmica del bajista Ron Carter y el batería Tony Williams, que aparecen en Maiden Voyage, junto con el trompetista Freddie Hubbard y el saxofonista tenor George Coleman. El quinteto interpreta una selección de cinco temas originales de Hancock, muchos de los cuales son sencillamente magníficos escaparates de los solos, las texturas tonales y las armonías provocativas e impredecibles del grupo. Aunque el quinteto asume riesgos, la música es encantadora y accesible, gracias a las composiciones discretas y melódicas de Hancock y a la sabrosa interacción del grupo. Todos los elementos se mezclan para hacer de Maiden Voyage un álbum brillante y hermoso que captura a Hancock en su mejor momento como líder, solista y compositor.
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Tracks:
1 - Maiden Voyage
2 - The Eye Of The Hurricane
3 - Little One
4 - Survival Of The Fittest
5 - Dolphin Dance
Credits:
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Tony Williams
Liner Notes – Nora Kelly
Photography By [Cover], Design – Reid Miles
Piano, Written By – Herbie Hancock
Producer – Alfred Lion
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman
Transferred By – Ron McMaster
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard
Recorded on May 17, 1965
Label: Jazz Heritage – 512789A
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Jazz
Style: Modal, Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/8284310-Herbie-Hancock-Maiden-Voyage
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