Herbie Hancock – Maiden Voyage

Released in 1965 on Blue Note, Maiden Voyage is one of Herbie Hancock’s most iconic albums and a landmark in modal jazz.

Recorded with an all-star quintet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums, the album presents five original compositions inspired by a maritime theme. Tracks like Maiden Voyage, The Eye of the Hurricane, Little One, Survival of the Fittest and Dolphin Dance highlight Hancock’s melodic and harmonic sophistication, as well as the group’s tight and expressive interplay. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of the Blue Note catalogue, it remains a cornerstone of modern jazz.