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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... walked the first five batters, and when I finally got one over the plate, the whole team erupted into cheers. My relationship with my sister wasn't as easy. Jean was the only girl, and she was the youngest, so she sometimes felt left ...
... walked the first five batters, and when I finally got one over the plate, the whole team erupted into cheers. My relationship with my sister wasn't as easy. Jean was the only girl, and she was the youngest, so she sometimes felt left ...
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... walked onto the stage, sat down at the piano, and looked out into the seats. Mrs. Jordan was there, and I saw two other ladies come in and sit in the back, near her. Then I turned my attention to the piano, and from the moment I played ...
... walked onto the stage, sat down at the piano, and looked out into the seats. Mrs. Jordan was there, and I saw two other ladies come in and sit in the back, near her. Then I turned my attention to the piano, and from the moment I played ...
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... walked onto the stage to take my seat at that massive piano. I must have looked pretty funny walking out there, because at age eleven I was a short, spindly little kid who could barely reach the piano pedals. I don't remember exactly ...
... walked onto the stage to take my seat at that massive piano. I must have looked pretty funny walking out there, because at age eleven I was a short, spindly little kid who could barely reach the piano pedals. I don't remember exactly ...
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... walked to his car, he said, “I gotta make a couple of stops before we get to my place.” I said, “I don't mind!” I didn't care where we went—I was just happy to be along for the ride. Another couple of people were waiting at the car, and ...
... walked to his car, he said, “I gotta make a couple of stops before we get to my place.” I said, “I don't mind!” I didn't care where we went—I was just happy to be along for the ride. Another couple of people were waiting at the car, and ...
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... walked into my supervisor's office and told him I was done. After I finished that twoweek gig with Coleman Hawkins, I just waited by the phone, hoping someone would call with another one. It was strange not to have a steady job, and I ...
... walked into my supervisor's office and told him I was done. After I finished that twoweek gig with Coleman Hawkins, I just waited by the phone, hoping someone would call with another one. It was strange not to have a steady job, and I ...
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CHAPTER FIVE | |
CHAPTER SEVEN | |
CHAPTER NINE | |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | |
CHAPTER THIRTEEN | |
CHAPTER FIFTEEN | |
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | |
CHAPTER NINETEEN | |
CHAPTER TWENTYONE | |
CHAPTER TWENTYTHREE | |
PHOTOGRAPHS | |
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