In the mid-60s, a distinctive postbop style evolved among the younger musicians associated with Blue Note, a new synthesis that managed to blend the cool spaciousness of Miles Daviss modal period, some of the fire of Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers, & touches of the avant-gardes group interaction. Maiden Voyage is a masterpiece of the school, with Hancocks enduring compositions like " Maiden Voyage" & " Dolphin Dance" mingling creative tension & calm repose with strong melodies & airy, su