The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our timeIn 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; RB 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 Davisrsquo;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 Hancockrsquo;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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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fundamental ResourceBy Mr. AugustWill Farmers concise book demonstrates the basic knowledge of Clarice Cliffs place in the art deco field. Unfortunately for me; there is nothing new. He did convey all the basic information that I have studied in other resources. I am always hoping for a startling new discovery about her or her brilliant ability to organize the design and manufacturing of the Bizarre line. Photography was adequate and did show her mastery of color. This book is a watered down repeat of more detailed accounts. I did find it interesting that he has been a fan since he was 14 years old.
