Herbie Hancock: Biography of an American Jazz Musician, Composer and a Bandleade

Description: Herbie Hancock by Smith Jones Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Herbie Hancock is a name synonymous with musical brilliance, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of creative exploration. Born in Chicago in 1940, Hancock displayed prodigious talent from a young age, performing a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at just 11 years old. His classical roots, combined with his early love for jazz, set the stage for a career that would revolutionize the genre.Hancocks big break came in the 1960s when he joined the legendary Miles Davis Quintet, where he quickly established himself as one of the most forward-thinking pianists of his time. Throughout his career, Hancock became known for constantly pushing the boundaries of jazz, integrating elements of funk, rock, electronic music, and more. His groundbreaking albums like Head Hunters and Future Shock transformed the landscape of jazz fusion and electronic music, making him a pioneer in blending traditional jazz with modern sounds.Over the decades, Hancocks innovative spirit earned him 14 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters in 2008 making him one of the few jazz artists to ever win the top honor. From his iconic work on tracks like "Cantaloupe Island" and "Watermelon Man" to his ventures into film scoring and technology, Hancocks influence spans far beyond jazz, cementing him as one of the most celebrated and versatile musicians of our time.Herbie Hancocks career is a testament to his boundless creativity and his ability to continually reinvent himself while staying true to his jazz roots. His story is not just about a musician but about a visionary whose work continues to inspire and shape the future of music. Details ISBN-13 9798340342102 Title Herbie Hancock Author Smith Jones Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 62 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:162577070; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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