Herbie Hancock
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock chats to Matt Everitt about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including playing with Miles Davis and his seminal LP Head Hunters.
Herbie Hancock chats to Matt Everitt about the pivotal music and moments that shaped his career.
A pianist, composer and band leader, whose seven-decade career began with jazz royalty like Donald Byrd and Miles Davis, before pioneering moves into Jazz, funk, soul and hip hop established him as a touchstone for musicians across the musical spectrum. Hear how an eleven-year-old Herbie got an early taste of success, why an enduring memory of playing with Miles Davis involved hitting a dud note, and how his seminal hit Rock It had an immediate impact on the Break Dancing scene.
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Herbie Hancock
I Thought It Was You (Directstep Version)
- Club Tropicana (Various Artists).
- Columbia.
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Herbie Hancock
Rockit
- Young at Heart (Various Artists).
- Reader's Digest.
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- Sun 19 Jun 2022 13:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 6 Music
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