Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage

At the time of this recording, Hancock, Carter and Williams served as the rhythm section for the Miles Davis Quintet. Since Coleman had just left the group the previous year, the four of them had developed a strong rapport, with Hubbard fitting in nicely. One of Hancocks most popular compositions, Maiden Voyage exploits the modal concept common in jazz performances in the 1960s. Since the piece is based mostly on just two slow-moving chords and a spare melodic line, it generates a calm, placid mood overall in spite of occasionally spirited passages by the soloists, especially Hubbard.