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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. Featuring Hancock with tenor saxophonist George Coleman, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, it is a concept album aimed at creating an oceanic atmosphere. As such, many of the track titles refer to marine biology or the sea, and the musicians develop the concept through their use of space. The album was presented with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.

Reception
AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 5 stars stating “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.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Herbie Hancock.

1. “Maiden Voyage” 7:53
2. “The Eye of the Hurricane” 5:57
3. “Little One” 8:43
4. “Survival of the Fittest” 9:59
5. “Dolphin Dance” 9:16

Personnel:
Herbie Hancock — piano
Freddie Hubbard — trumpet
George Coleman — tenor saxophone
Ron Carter — bass
Tony Williams — drums

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Released: May 1965
Recorded: March 17, 1965
Studio Van Gelder Studio
Englewood Cliffs
Length: 42:20
Label: Blue Note
Producer: Alfred Lion