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3 days ago · From international legends like Herbie Hancock to the young Australians bringing their lived experiences to the ever-evolving jazz sound, ABC Jazz is one-of-a-kind.
11 hours ago · “He always was a genius,” Herbie Hancock says of his friend and collaborator. Hear a sampling of that genius in these 13 tracks. By Marcus J. Moore This month we feature Wayne Shorter, the ...
5 days ago · Known as a jazz innovator, Hancock was one of the first jazz musicians to integrate synthesizers and funk elements in his compositions and is continues to experiment with various styles and genres to this day. We celebrate his legacy with a top 10 list of his best albums. 10 – TAKIN’ OFF (1962)
20 hours ago · July 3, 2024. View read count. Chicago -based pianist Jahari Stampley is a prodigious talent who has won, among other accolades, the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. Born into a musical family (his mother D'Erania is an innovative multi-instrumentalist and educator), Stampley took up music at age 10.
5 days ago · Herbie Hancock’s famous “Watermelon Man” composition made its first appearance on his 1962 debut solo album Takin’ Off. “In reflecting my childhood,” the pianist stated in its liner notes, “I recalled the cry of the watermelon man making his rounds through the back streets and alleys of Chicago’s south side.
20 hours ago · Akinmusire’s musical journey includes studying under esteemed jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Terence Blanchard. His compositions draw from diverse influences, including classical music, blues, and hip-hop, resulting in a uniquely innovative and personal jazz sound.
5 days ago · Herbie Hancock turned 80 on April 12. A deeply influential pianist/composer, as well as a prolific recording artist, Hancock is celebrated for many things, including his constant experimentation with new sounds.
