Herbie Hancock: PossibilitiesPenguin, 23. okt. 2014 - 352 strani The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time In Herbie Hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, winning fourteen Grammy awards along the way. From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis’s second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock’s undeniable musical genius. Hancock shares his musical influences, colorful behind-the-scenes stories, his long and happy marriage, and how Buddhism inspires him creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as the man who wrote it, Herbie Hancock promises to be an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and a must-read for fans and music lovers. |
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... sure we grew up listening to Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart, and Handel. She also loved the music that came out of the black community—jazz and blues—and felt we should be connected to it as part of our heritage. But “good music” to her ...
... sure we grew up listening to Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart, and Handel. She also loved the music that came out of the black community—jazz and blues—and felt we should be connected to it as part of our heritage. But “good music” to her ...
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... sure enough, there they were: a few albums by George Shearing and his quintet. I had never even listened to them. I'd always thought of jazz as older people's music, something that had no relevance to me. But now that I'd seen someone ...
... sure enough, there they were: a few albums by George Shearing and his quintet. I had never even listened to them. I'd always thought of jazz as older people's music, something that had no relevance to me. But now that I'd seen someone ...
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... sure I'd be able to make enough money playing piano. But my parents took care of me, letting me live at home rentfree and feeding me dinner every night. I felt very lucky to have their support as I kept trying to make my dream of being ...
... sure I'd be able to make enough money playing piano. But my parents took care of me, letting me live at home rentfree and feeding me dinner every night. I felt very lucky to have their support as I kept trying to make my dream of being ...
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... sure after that you're not going to want me now, but I appreciate the fact that you gave me a chance.” Donald just started laughing and clapped me on the back. “Come on, Herbie!” he said. “We're taking you to Milwaukee tomorrow. I ...
... sure after that you're not going to want me now, but I appreciate the fact that you gave me a chance.” Donald just started laughing and clapped me on the back. “Come on, Herbie!” he said. “We're taking you to Milwaukee tomorrow. I ...
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... sure about this particular move. She expressed concern to Donald about my age and my safety in New York, and Donald, who was all of twentyeight, said in his inimitable style, “Have no fear! I will take care of Herbie and make sure he's ...
... sure about this particular move. She expressed concern to Donald about my age and my safety in New York, and Donald, who was all of twentyeight, said in his inimitable style, “Have no fear! I will take care of Herbie and make sure he's ...
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CHAPTER FIVE | |
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CHAPTER NINE | |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | |
CHAPTER THIRTEEN | |
CHAPTER FIFTEEN | |
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | |
CHAPTER NINETEEN | |
CHAPTER TWENTYONE | |
CHAPTER TWENTYTHREE | |
PHOTOGRAPHS | |
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