Very few artists can master a singular musical genre, but even fewer can combine multiple genres and styles in a new, innovative way. Yet since the 1960s, one artist has managed to do just that with jazz, blues, funk, soul, classical, R&B, bebop, and "post-bop," among other genres. Legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock, recollects his impact on music and culture through his new memoir, "Possibilities."
Throughout his career, Hancock has done it all. Solo albums, bands, collaborations; piano, clavinet, synthesizers; musician, composer, poet. For Hancock, the possibilities throughout his life have been seemingly endless. Hancock has even served as UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for the promotion of Intercultural Dialogue and taught jazz music as a professor at UCLA.
How has Herbie Hancock influenced music? Do you have a favorite Hancock song or album? Do you enjoy genre-blending styles such as jazz-funk or blues with modern classical music?
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Herbie Hancock, pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer; his latest book is “Possibilities”