Hancock is one of the most successful jazz musicians to come out of the. Nov 07, 2014 possibilities during more than a halfcentury in the public eye, herbie hancock has been acclaimed as a jazz pianist and composer and an explorer of new musical forms. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Possibilities by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon, and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece. An excellent album such an eclectic array of artists from various genres. Herbie hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz musics most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul. Herbie hancock is a stone monster of modern jazz piano one of a very few living. Possibilities, released on dvd on april 18, 2006, depicts the recording of this album in many different discussions and performances with the collaborating artists. Safiatou sounds every bit like a santana tune, with its chester. Kevin whitehead, fresh air possibilities is very effective at its paramount task. The imagine project 2010 head hunters 1973 river the joni. Herbie hancock has won fourteen grammy awards, as well as an academy award for the score of round midnight. I enjoyed the book and liked his first hand perspective on the jazz scene from the early 60s to the present, of course concentrating on those earlier days and the fusion era.
Explore books by herbie hancock with our selection at. Possibilities hardcover book the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. The dvd also includes a demo cd with four of the 10 songs on the album. Hancock s tight solos and intelligent orchestral synths radiate all of the tracks. Herbie hancock featuring santana and angelique kidjo. Sep 01, 20 possibilities a film about jazz pianist herbie hancock. Possibilities is a music studio album recording by herbie hancock jazz rockfusionprogressive rock released in 2005 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Hancock is one of the most successful jazz musicians to come out of the chicago and this book is about his adventure through life as a musician. One of herbie hancock s greatest attributes is his ability to take a contemporary form of music and add his own unique perspective through his recordings. Maiden voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician herbie hancock, and was recorded by rudy van gelder on march 17, 1965, for blue note records. Possibilities is a book written by american jazzfunk musician herbie hancock.
As part of miles daviss second great quintet, hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the postbop sound. Find herbie hancock credit information on allmusic. Safiatou herbie hancock featuring angelique kidjo and santana. Stitched up featuring john mayer, herbie hancock, john mayer, 5.
Teresa heinz kerry pose for a photo with the 20 kennedy center honorees shirley maclaine, martina arroyo, billy joel, carlos santana, and herbie hancock at the u. Herbie hancock, john mayer, annie lennox, paul simon, joss. The making of the album was filmed and released as a documentary titled herbie hancock. I do it for your love paul simon hancock possibilities. It takes us into a place of brilliant alchemy of god. Jan 01, 2014 herbie hancock is perhaps the greatest living jazz musician certainly in the top 5 and one of the all time greats, in my opinion up there with miles. Jan 15, 2018 angelique joins herbie hancock and carlos santana on safiatou, from hancocks 2005 album possibilities.
Try amazon prime music 30day free trial herbie hancock possibilities ratings distribution. Hancock s head hunters is the secondbestselling jazz album of all time. Possibilities during more than a halfcentury in the public eye, herbie hancock has been acclaimed as a jazz pianist and composer and an explorer of. This isnt a case of hancock and rhythm section bringing some singers to a session. Safiatou sounds every bit like a santana tune, with its chester thompson organ and dennis chambers. Everything hancock recorded for warners between 1969 and 1972 present on this fascinating triplecd. In herbie hancock legendary jazz musician and composer herbie hancock reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades.
Herbie hancock featuring santana and angelique kidjo, safiatou, 5. Possibilities, his first book, which will be released october 28 by viking, the 74yearold jazz master chronicles the pioneering arc of his musical career, describing many. Possibilities, by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon, and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece. Possibilities by herbie hancock the longawaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time in herbie hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. Aug 30, 2005 herbie hancock explores new possibilities herbie hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz musics most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul, funk and infusing elements of jazz. Possibilities 2014 isbn 9780670014712 awards edit u. Herbie hancocks new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. Herbie hancock explores new possibilities herbie hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz musics most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul, funk and infusing elements of. Feb 19, 2016 herbie hancock s new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Herbie hancock s new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. Inventive and intelligent jazz pianistkeyboardist whose distinguished career has covered hard bop, fusion, hiphop, and dance. Possibilities, by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece. It takes us into a place of brilliant alchemy of gods life, music, and humor.
As soon as you start veering away from that, the solidity that you need in order to be able to stand up for what you believe in and deliver whats really inside, its just not going to be there. In 2007 hancock released the critically acclaimed river. A true innovator, hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric. A song for you arranged by michael bearden featuring christina aguilera writtenby leon russell. Hancocks composition mixes the styles of all three performers, with santanas cascading guitar riffs, kidjos expressive rhythm, and hancocks playful jazz piano. Cd, album, unofficial hancock music, hear music 2, vector recordings 2, starbucks coffee 2, warner music 2 5051011011122. Nov 18, 2012 possibilities is an inspiring glimpse into the creative process of jazz legend herbie hancock as he crosses genres collaborating with john mayer, christina aguilera, carlos santana, annie lenox. Teaming with bill laswell, hancock recruits some of the most forwardthinking musicians in music for future 2 future. Herbie hancock is a stone monster of modern jazz piano. Rocks it boy john mayer leads off the cd with the spare, bouncy opener, stitched up. This film chronicles the production of the 2005 herbie hancock album possibilities, in which the jazz icon collaborates with a diverse roster of musicians. The joni letters, a tribute to joni mitchell featuring a rotating cast of vocalists and longtime collaborator shorter. Listen to possibilities herbie hancock online music. Oct 24, 2014 in an excerpt from his new memoir herbie hancock.
Possibilities by herbie hancock 5051011011122 cd barnes. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone, as well as some renowned. Possibilities is a herbie hancock adventure record. Christina aguilera brian eno annie lennox lionel louke john mayer greg phillinganes damien rice carlos santana paul simon sting and joss stone feature on the album. Herbie hancock preface of le bouddha dans votre miroir.
Herbie hancock possibilities full album herbie hancock, inti. Hancock s composition mixes the styles of all three performers, with santanas cascading guitar riffs, kidjos expressive rhythm, and hancock s playful jazz piano. I love herbie hancock, and the collaborations with each artist such as john mayer my favorite track, sting, and santana did not disappoint. Herbie hancock featuring john mayer, stitched up, 5. Possibilities reprint by herbie hancock, lisa dickey isbn. Herbie hancock maiden voyage full album free music streaming. Herbie hancock is an american pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer. And the story of that life makes a fascinating book. In 2011 he was named as a unesco goodwill ambassador, in 20 he was a recipient of the kennedy center honors, and in 2014 he was the first jazz musician to deliver the prestigious norton lectures at. The strongest thing that any human being has going is their own integrity and their own heart. His mentor miles davis taught him to use it to stay vibrant. This isnt a case of hancock and rhythm section bringing.
Possibilities has a sound thats as diverse as its guests, and with hancock in a truly collaborative mode, it sounds unlike anything he has done before. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone, as well as. En espanol worldrenowned jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer herbie hancock has made youthful curiosity a lifetime pursuit. As the icon, who turned 77 years old in 2017, explained in his memoir, possibilities, he came by that inquisitiveness honestly. Herbie hancock reveals crackaddict past in new memoir. Like frank sinatras duets and ray charless genius loves company, possibilities introduces hancock to a new and awestruck generation. Sep 15, 2010 herbie hancock licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. He was one of the first jazz musicians to embrace synthesizers and funk music. A project in the truest sense of the word, possibilities was built by hancock from the ground floor up by enlisting a group of singersongwriterssome older, some younger. Herbie hancock, musician and author of possibilities in a candid interview, the everinnovative pianist traces the lines between buddhist chants, sly stone and miles davis, while. Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. This wealth of insight opens winder the space of possibilities with raw honesty, courage, and curiosity. The longawaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time in herbie hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades.
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