The Jazz Show Episode January 9, 2017

Pianiist/composer Herbie Hancock: "Maiden Voyage"

9:03pm - 12:37am

This modern classic album is arguably considered to be a "perfect recording". We all know that "perfection" in art is not possible but I must say this album comes very close to that ideal. There is a total unity of purpose in this band and in Hancock's music. Herbie Hancock had by the time of this recording established himself as one of the major piano players of the 60s along with McCoy Tyner. Hancock assembled this band with three members that he had or was working with in the Miles Davis Quintet. Tenor saxophonist George Coleman had just left Davis but bassist Ron Carter and drum genius Tony Williams were with Davis. The other horn along with Coleman is trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who was like Hancock one of the major voices of the trumpet by the time of this date, The underlying theme of all the tunes is the sea. The sea in it's majesty, power and mystery. Many have heard this album or parts of it frequently but I might ask, have you heard it recently? Here is your chance to hear this great classic date by one of the Jazz Masters, Herbie Hancock recorded in March of 1965.

Track Listing:

Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock · Maiden Voyage
The Eye of the Hurricane
Herbie Hancock · Maiden Voyage
Dolphin Dance
Herbie Hancock · Maiden Voyage
Survival of the Fittest.
Herbie Hancock · Maiden Voyage
Little One
Herbie Hancock · Maiden Voiyage
Maiden Voyage
Bobby Hutcherson · Happenings
Down San Diego Way
Arther Blythe · Lenox Avenue Breakdown
Slidin' Thru
Arthur Blythe · Lenox Avenue Breakdown
Bohemia After Dark
Kenny Clarke · Bohemia After Dark
Hear Me Talkin' To Ya
Kenny Clarke · Bohemia After Dark
Odd Number
Kenny Clarke · The Kenny Clarke Trio
Now's the Time
Kenny Clarke · The Kenny Clarke Trio
Lady Bird
Sonny Rollins · Sonny in France
Box 703
Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland · Jazz is Universal
The Styx
Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland · Jazz is Universal
Last Train From Overbrook
Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland · Jazz is Universal
Orion
Brian Dickenson · The Rhythm Method
Open Season
Brian Dickenson · The Rhythm Method
Stop This World
Mose Allison · Swingin' Machine.