HERBIE HANCOCK jazz LP “Maiden Voyage” BLUE NOTE 4195 VAN GELDER mono NY NICE

$

296

Artist:   HERBIE HANCOCK

Title:   “Maiden Voyage”

Label:   BLUE NOTE RECORDS ~ BLP 4195.   Monaural pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Labels are white with blue text. 

Address on labels is:  BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC * NEW YORK USA. 

“VAN GELDER” is stamped in the dead wax.  Matrix number is etched.  Does not have “ear”. 

Year:  1965.

Personnel:

Herbie Hancock – piano

Freddie Hubbard – trumpet

George Coleman – tenor sax

Ron Carter – bass

Anthony Williams - drums.

Review: 

“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.” 

(courtesy Stephen Thomas Erlewine, allmusic.com.)

Condition: 

DISC:  NEAR MINT with 100% of original brilliant gloss, as clean as can be found.  Has been played once or twice at most and handled with utmost care.  Plays beautifully with superb fidelity.  A solid 10 out of 10. 

JACKET:   EXCELLENT with nice bright artwork.   Seams, spine, and surfaces are excellent.  Would grade NEAR MINT except for a small split at top center (less than 2 inches) and very minor bumps at the corners.  Reverse is clean and white with no writing, stickers, or cutout indications.  Overall a very fine jacket worthy of display.  

Includes the original factory inner sleeve featuring “27 Years Blue Note” in excellent shape. 

Track Listing:

Side One:

• Maiden Voyage
• The Eye of the Hurricane
• Little One

Side Two:

• Survival of the Fittest
• Dolphin Dance

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