He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band.
Category: Hancock, Herbie
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Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91
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Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band.
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Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82
One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.
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Foday Musa Suso, 75, Dies; Ambitious Ambassador for West African Music
A master of the kora who worked with Herbie Hancock and Philip Glass, his career was powered as much by experimentation as by reverence for tradition.
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2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
Doechii and Chappell Roan brought dramatic performances and heartfelt speeches, new artists stole the spotlight and men took a back seat at the 67th annual awards.
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How ‘Head Hunters’ Shook Up Jazz (and Herbie Hancock’s World)
The 1973 album proved that jazz could make a major impact on the modern pop mainstream. Its surviving musicians are reuniting for a Los Angeles concert this month.
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9 Sunny Songs for Springing Ahead
To celebrate the return of daylight saving time, here’s a playlist full of songs about sunshine and daylight.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Herbie Hancock
We asked musicians and experts, including Thundercat, Patrice Rushen and Nicole Sweeney, which Hancock song they would play for a friend.