It is one of hancocks bestknown compositions and has become a jazz standard. Maiden voyage, a herbie hancock composition recorded in 1965, is a perfect tune to get us started with improvising over sus7 chords. Maiden voyage from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to. Herbert jeffrey hancock born april 12, 1940 is a jazz pianist and composer from chicago, illinois, united states. Maiden voyage is a jazz composition by herbie hancock from his 1965 album maiden voyage. Features slower tempos, easier changes, and specific tips on approaching soloing. Many of the track titles refer to marine biology or the sea, and the musicians develop the concept through their use of space and almost tidal. Jazz piano tips, history, recommended recordings, and resources for herbie hancocks maiden voyage and every tune in the real book. Not only is maiden voyage the peak of herbie hancock s early period, it is also one of the greatest jazz albums ever released. Views dates here watch herbies austin city limits performance herbies brandnew memoir.
For a free chord chart for maiden voyage and notation of all the chords i play in this. Autumn leaves doxy footprints freddie freeloader how insensitive insensatez impressions little sunflower nows the time. It features hancocks quartet trumpeter freddie hubbard, bassist ron carter and drummer tony williams with additional saxophonist george coleman. For more ideas, look at my blog on modal improvisation. Herbie hancocks memoir recalls a creative life and all.
Make the transition from playing scales and chords, to playing jazz standards. Hancock rerecorded maiden voyage and dolphin dance on his 1974 album dedication and updated the title track on his 1988 album perfect machine. Maiden voyage is probably herbie hancock s most beloved album, an album of all originals, very breezy and based around a thematic sensation of sailing and the sea. Not only is maiden voyage the peak of herbie hancocks early period, it is also one of the greatest jazz albums ever released. Download all jazz real book pdfs volume 1, 2, 3 of c, bb, eb and fclef of volume 5. Maiden voyage herbie hancock backing track youtube. Now a jazz standard, herbie hancocks song maiden voyage classesherbiehancockteachesjazz was. First recorded for hancock s landmark maiden voyage album in 1965, it features a sustained melody over a syncopated rhythmic pattern. Herbie hancockmaiden voyage piano lesson tutorial piano. In 1965, herbie hancocks leadership and vision were rapidly taking shape. Maiden voyage herbie hancock album wikimili, the free. Herbie hancock has had the kind of career thats unlikely to ever be duplicated.
While being interviewed for kcet tv in 2011, hancock considered maiden voyage to be his favorite of all of the compositions he had written. Although herbies 60s albums certainly do receive large amounts of acclaim within jazz circles, it seems like theyre overshadowed by giants like miles davis and john. Herbie hancock maiden voyage sheet music notes and chords for piano solo. Two of the albums tracks dolphin dance and the title song became jazz.
Herbie hancockmaiden voyage piano lesson tutorial artistartists name. Maiden voyage is a great tune to play at any level, but especially if you are just beginning to learn your modes. Herbie hancock maiden voyage sheet music pdf notes, chords. In fact, its arguably his finest record of the 60s, reaching a perfect balance between accessible, lyrical jazz and chancetaking hard bop. How herbie hancock keeps jazz standard maiden voyage fresh. Check out maiden voyage by herbie hancock on amazon music.
Aug 01, 2001 in 1965, herbie hancock recorded an album intended to capture the spirit and mood of the ocean maiden voyage. Learn 4 sweet herbie hancock chords maiden voyage tutorial. By this point, the pianist had been with miles davis for two years, and its. Maiden voyage is one of pianist herbie hancock s most famous tunes.
Maiden voyage from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the. Trumpeter freddie hubbard was at a creative peak, stretching his extraordinary technique to the limits in search of a coltranelike fluency on the heated eye of the storm, while the underrated tenor saxophonist george coleman adds a. The same can be said of herbie hancocks piano playing and ron carters bass playing on both versions. Jan 01, 2014 a book about great jazz musician herbie hancock. Herbie hancock maiden voyage sheet music pdf notes. The theme is largely carried by tony williams soothing wash of drums and cymbals and herbie s piano, while freddie hubbards trumpet wheels about in the air.
Maiden voyage is a masterpiece of the school, with hancocks enduring compositions like maiden voyage and dolphin dance mingling creative tension and calm repose with strong melodies and airy, suspended harmonies that give form to his evocative sea imagery. Appearing on landmark recordings with miles davis as well as his own band in the 1960s, hancock memorably scaled. This is a rare opportunity to be able to listen and to watch his hands closely. In the mid60s, a distinctive postbop style evolved. Maiden voyage herbie hancock album culture wikia fandom. Freddie hubbard trumpet, george coleman tenor saxophone, herbie hancock piano, composer, ron carter bass, tony williams drums, alfred lion producer, rudy van gelder engineer, reid miles cover design, photography. Find album credit information for maiden voyage herbie hancock on allmusic. Listen to recordings of maiden voyage, especially herbie hancocks on the album of the same title. M aiden voyage is is a classic modal jazz tune written and made famous by pianist herbie hancock. Herbie hancock piano freddie hubbard trumpet george coleman tenor saxophone ron carter bass tony. Jul 05, 2019 maiden voyage is one of those super fun jazz standards to play. Maiden voyage herbie hancock man i love, the george gershwin masquerade leon russel. It is a concept album aimed at creating an oceanic atmosphere. Herbie hancock piano freddie hubbard trumpet george coleman tenor sax ron carter bass tony williams drums recorded march 17, 1965 at the van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, nj blp 4195, 1965 discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest.
Listen free to herbie hancock maiden voyage maiden voyage, the eye of the hurricane and more. Maiden voyageall blues jazz playalong volume 1a hal leonard. There are only 4 different chords in the whole tune, and all of them last for 4 consecutive measures. Maiden voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician herbie hancock, and was recorded by. Trumpeter freddie hubbard was at a creative peak, stretching his extraordinary. Maiden voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician herbie hancock, and was recorded by rudy van gelder on march 17, 1965 for blue note records. Maiden voyage, the eye of the hurricane and dolphin dance have now become jazz standards and are featured in hal leonards new real book vol. Maiden voyage is a masterpiece of the school, with hancock s enduring compositions like maiden voyage and dolphin dance mingling creative tension and calm repose with strong melodies and airy, suspended harmonies that give form to his evocative sea imagery. Herbie hancock maiden voyage sheet music piano solo in c. Along with the herbie hancock and miles davis title classics, the song list contains. Herbert jeffery hancock, on april 12, 1940, chicago, il.
Accurate, easytoread lead sheets and professional, customizable audio tracks accessed online for 10 songs. He has always been one of my favorite pianists, and i continue to learn from him every day just listening to his music. The eye of the hurricane and dolphin dance have now become jazz standards and are featured in hal leonards new real book vol. Maiden voyageall blues jazz playalong volume 1a hal. Maiden voyage by herbie hancock full score and parts. Less overtly adventurous than its predecessor, empyrean isles, maiden voyage nevertheless finds herbie hancock at a creative peak. What herbie has created here is a sublime improvised sonata on his composition maiden voyage that is stunningly beautiful. Digitally remastered edition of this 1965 album from the jazz keyboardist.
While maiden voyage is a commonly called tune, it can often handcuff guitarists who try and superimpose traditional chords over these modern chord changes. With a cool groove, hip slash chords, and a memorable melody, this tune has become a jazz jam session essential since first being released. Many of the track titles refer to marine biology or the sea, and the musicians develop the concept through their use of space. Was interesting to follow decades, seing how artist transforms and his thinking change. Page 281 maiden voyage herbie hancock jazz standard sheet music. Watermelon man herbie hancock cantaloupe island herbie hancock cantaloupe island herbie hancock arrangements of this song.
Maiden voyage from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. Dec 24, 2016 herbie hancock 1965 1999 maiden voyage maiden voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician herbie hancock, and was recorded by rudy van gelder on march 17, 1965 for blue note records. The players on maiden voyage are essentially those of the miles davis band but how different from miles records it sounds and feels. To be quite honest, maiden voyage is quite an easy jazz standard and is used often in. First recorded for hancocks landmark maiden voyage album in 1965, it features a sustained melody over a syncopated rhythmic pattern. Maiden voyage is a jazz composition by herbie hancock from his 1965 album maiden. Maiden voyage lead sheet pdf by herbie hancock minedit. The longawaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time in herbie hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. Maiden voyage e probabilmente il miglior disco di herbie hancock. This album placed hancock firmly in the company of the great jazz musicians.
Although herbie s 60s albums certainly do receive large amounts of acclaim within jazz circles, it seems like theyre overshadowed by giants like miles davis and john. Herbie hancock piano freddie hubbard trumpet george coleman tenor sax ron carter bass tony williams drums written by herbie hancock recorded march 17, 1965 at the van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, nj originally released on the album maiden voyage, blp 4195, 1965 view wiki. Tenor madness the most beautiful girl in the world. In 1965, herbie hancock recorded an album intended to capture the spirit and mood of the ocean maiden voyage.
From miles davis quintet to funk, electronic music explorations, rise of computers and mtv, stepping into pop music industry. Maiden voyage is one of pianist herbie hancocks most famous tunes. Herbie hancockthe pianist who anchored the rhythm section for miles davis dynamic quintet, the composer who wrote maiden voyage. Herbie hancock maiden voyage sheet music piano solo in. To be quite honest, maiden voyage is quite an easy jazz standard and is used often in jam sessions and used to practicing playing solos. Maiden voyage by herbie hancock full score and parts sheet.
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