5 Facts About Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage Recording

The album was recorded on March 17, 1965. Engineer Rudy Van Gelder handled the session.

It was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. This studio was known for its distinctive acoustic sound.

Rudy Van Gelder was the sole engineer for the session. His recording techniques were highly regarded in jazz.

The studio location was in Englewood Cliffs, not New York City. This suburban setting influenced the studio’s unique atmosphere.

The recording date is a single day session. No additional overdubs or later sessions were used.