A landmark 1965 jazz composition that epitomizes Hancock's exploration of modal harmony, featuring Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter. It became a jazz standard and cornerstone of Blue Note's catalog.
This version features the nyckelharpa, a traditional Swedish string instrument, substituting the hurdy-gurdy mentioned in the original score description.
"Maiden Voyage" is a jazz standard composed by Herbie Hancock, first recorded on his 1965 album of the same name. It is one of Hancock's most famous compositions and a classic example of modal jazz, featuring a 32-bar structure and a distinctive suspended chord vamp. The piece was inspired by maritime imagery and evokes a sense of calm journey.
