Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble
Maiden Voyage—The Music of Herbie Hancock
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:30pm CST
Galvin Recital Hall
Darius Hampton, conductor
Pianist, bandleader, composer, and Chicago native Herbie Hancock made a name for himself as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. A key player in redefining the role of the jazz rhythm section and an originator of the post-bop sound, he went on to experiment with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles. His best-known compositions, including “Cantaloupe Island,” “Watermelon Man,” “Maiden Voyage,” and “Chameleon,” have become jazz standards, and he is the winner of 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Herbie Hancock (arr. Gordon Goodwin), Watermelon Man
Herbie Hancock (arr. Mike Conrad), Driftin’
Herbie Hancock (arr. Erik Morales), Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock (arr. Jay Chattaway), Steppin’ In It
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), One Finger Snap
Herbie Hancock (arr. Tom Kamp), Tell Me a Bedtime Story
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), Speak Like a Child
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), Eye of the Hurricane
Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
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70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
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Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.