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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... living.” —Milwaukee Shepherd Express “A mind blowing who's who of jazz music . . . Amazing work here for musician and fan alike.” —Ebony.com “As the pianist relates his outré journey toward redemption, it becomes clear that spirituality ...
... living.” —Milwaukee Shepherd Express “A mind blowing who's who of jazz music . . . Amazing work here for musician and fan alike.” —Ebony.com “As the pianist relates his outré journey toward redemption, it becomes clear that spirituality ...
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... living with about ten people crammed into a single room. In comparison, we had a twobedroom for five people—my parents, my brother, Wayman, my sister, Jean, and me—which felt like a luxury. Levester lived on another floor in our ...
... living with about ten people crammed into a single room. In comparison, we had a twobedroom for five people—my parents, my brother, Wayman, my sister, Jean, and me—which felt like a luxury. Levester lived on another floor in our ...
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... living room to the cabinet, which was filled with 78s, and 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 ...
... living room to the cabinet, which was filled with 78s, and 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 ...
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... living from jazz? Questionable. Now, what are the chances you can make a living from science? Probably really good. As much as I loved jazz, I decided to take the pragmatic path and major in engineering. I even promised my mother, who ...
... living from jazz? Questionable. Now, what are the chances you can make a living from science? Probably really good. As much as I loved jazz, I decided to take the pragmatic path and major in engineering. I even promised my mother, who ...
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... living in, so I eagerly accepted his offer. But when I moved into his apartment a few days later, after lugging my stuff up five floors, I was surprised to see that his place was a onebedroom. There was a hideaway bed in the living room ...
... living in, so I eagerly accepted his offer. But when I moved into his apartment a few days later, after lugging my stuff up five floors, I was surprised to see that his place was a onebedroom. There was a hideaway bed in the living room ...
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CHAPTER NINE | |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | |
CHAPTER THIRTEEN | |
CHAPTER FIFTEEN | |
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | |
CHAPTER NINETEEN | |
CHAPTER TWENTYONE | |
CHAPTER TWENTYTHREE | |
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