Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
Herbie Hancock is a pianist and composer whose career spans over six decades at the forefront of jazz innovation. From his groundbreaking work with Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet to his pioneering fusion albums and electronic experiments, Hancock has consistently pushed the boundaries of what jazz can be. His hit "Rockit" (1983) brought jazz-influenced music to MTV and hip-hop culture.
“It's not about standing still and becoming safe. It's about finding new ways to express yourself.”
— Herbie Hancock
“I think the most important thing about music is the essence of connecting with people.”
— Herbie Hancock
“The thing that makes jazz work is that the participants agree to accept each other's musical ideas.”
— Herbie Hancock
“Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.”
— Herbie Hancock
“A great teacher is one who realizes that he himself is also a student.”
— Herbie Hancock
“I learned from Miles that you have to keep moving forward in music.”
— Herbie Hancock
“When I make a mistake, I make it a part of what I'm doing. I incorporate it.”
— Herbie Hancock
“Jazz has always been a music that absorbs other musical forms.”
— Herbie Hancock
“You can practice to attain knowledge, but you can't practice to attain wisdom.”
— Herbie Hancock
“The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen.”
— Herbie Hancock
Head Hunters
1973
Maiden Voyage
1965
Speak Like a Child
1968
Thrust
1974
Empyrean Isles
1964