:::Maiden Voyage:::

Posted: Wednesday 27 May 2009 by jazzlover in Etykiety: , , , ,
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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.
:::Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine:::

Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage (1969)

1. Maiden Voyage (7:58)
2. The Eye Of The Hurricane (6:02)
3. Little One (8:50)
4. Survival Of The Fittest (10:08)
5. Dolphin Dance (9:18)

Credits
Bass - Ron Carter
Drums - Tony Williams*
Piano - Herbie Hancock
Producer - Alfred Lion
Recorded By - Rudy Van Gelder
Saxophone [Tenor] - George Coleman
Trumpet - Freddie Hubbard

7 komentarze:

  1. Anonymous says:

    beautiful jazzlover, what a swinging album, terrific.. aska

  1. DocFunkenstein says:

    But how can I listen to all this beautiful music? :(

  1. DocFunkenstein says:

    I mean, no password ...

  1. jazzlover says:

    just use :::try it::: link and then follow continue.

    regards

  1. DocFunkenstein says:

    I'm so stupid, I mixed up a rar from Maniac music which needed password ;)
    Thank you for great music!