How Herbie Hancock Wrote Maiden Voyage

Institute Chairman and jazz legend Herbie Hancock shares the unique story of how he composed the jazz standard "Maiden Voyage."

Filmed at the University of Melbourne's Federation Hall as part of International Jazz Day 2019 Education & Outreach Programs in Melbourne, Australia.

Featuring the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA Class of 2020:

Aidan Lombard - trumpet
Lenard Simpson - alto saxophone
Chris Lewis - tenor saxophone
Roni Eytan - harmonica
Paul Cornish - piano
Emma Dayhuff - bass
Malachi Whitson - drums

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance is a tuition-free two-year program that accepts one ensemble of musicians for each class. All of the students receive full scholarships, as well as stipends to cover their monthly living expenses. The students study both individually and as a small group, receiving personal mentoring, ensemble coaching, and lectures on the jazz tradition. They are also encouraged to experiment in expanding jazz in new directions through their compositions and performances. The program is currently in residence at the prestigious UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA is made possible in part thanks to the generous support of The Herb Alpert Foundation.

[RonCarterBassist]

I was just reminiscing about Maiden Voyage... Thank you for sharing.

[pauljackson]

Musically, that voice in Herbie's head has inspired generations of musicians! In fact, I hope it's speaking to him right now!

[Dang...]

Thanks very much for posting this! Herbie is deservedly a living legend.

[KarlKarsnark]

How many times did he say "composition"?

[enzolan]

Bella aneddoto, ma che brutto suono... Qualcuno ha esagerato col chorus e col riverbero.