Herbie Hancock-Maiden Voyage

I really like the above recording by HH. It is one of my favorites. Are there other good HH recordings before he got, well weired with fusion?

hoopster04-16-2008 2:06am

hoopster OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 184 posts 04-17-2008 at 02:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you all for your input. I have listened to some of his fusion (not much though) which did not appeal to me, that does not mean I would dismiss all of it. In general, I am not a fan of fusion. I have no idea of the chronology of his recordings, simply that I enjoy Maiden Voyage. MV was suggested to me some time ago when I first started enjoying jazz. I just have not explored HH much further. Jaybo, if you would be so kind as to give me his first three Blue Note recordings I will check them out. I assume MV is numero uno per it's title and is included in the first three Blue Notes. All of your insights and suggestions are much appreciated.
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zargoz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 04-17-2008 at 04:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Second the suggestion of "Takin' Off". I believe it is his first session as leader and the rest of lineup is gold. I have a bluenote reissue that sounds great. My favorite HH record. I would also give "Headhunters" a listen. More fusion than "Maiden Voyage" but not all that far out and very good to my ears. You might enjoy Horace Silver or Bud Powell as well . . .