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The musical output of jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock has toppled genre boundaries and influenced generations of musicians. A child prodigy who worked his way up through classical tradition, found a home for his insatiable creativity in jazz, and went on to influence musicians across numerous genres, Hancock's work continues to be a staple in mainstream music.
In addition to his classical training and innovative jazz work, Hancock has explored many forms of music such as rock, funk and world music, always looking ahead rather than rehashing what has already been accomplished. In Experiencing Herbie Hancock, Eric Wendell looks beyond the successes and failures of Hancock's career in an effort to explore Hancock's musical design within the jazz community and within the popular mainstream. Wendell also explores Hancock's dramatic impact on the jazz community and how his efforts have fostered a cross-genre continuity among modern jazz practitioners.
Hancock's chameleon attitude towards contemporary music styles has been met with excitement from both peers and fans alike. Experiencing Herbie Hancock is an ideal work for jazz aficionados, music, and anyone who appreciates the efforts of an artist who would rather look ahead to the great unknown then tread backwards on past endeavors.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Brave Beginnings: Chicago, Mozart & Blue Note
Chapter 2: Next Steps: Miles, (Re)Inventions & New Mediums
Chapter 3: The Gil Evans Influence: Speak Like A Child
Chapter 4: Mwandishi to Head Hunters: A Study in Subtlety
Chapter 5: What's Next?: Hancock Hurdles Towards the Majors
Chapter 6: The Pop Promise of Herbie Hancock: The Disco/Synth Stew of Monster
Chapter 7: A Video Star Is Born: The (Re) Introduction of Hancock for the MTV Generation
Chapter 8: One For Their Mentor: A Tribute to Miles
Chapter 9: Brothers in Arms: The Musical Tête-à-Tête of 1+1
Chapter 10: Hancock Courts to the Masses: The Hope of Possibilities
Epilogue
Selected Reading
Selected Listening
