Herbie Hancock archive
Listen Herbie Hancock On Piano Jazz
November 25, 2011 – In a program from 1987, Hancock solos on "Dolphin Dance" and then improvises with Marian McPartland.
Read L.A. Philharmonic Goes Gershwin In Opening Night Gala KUSC
September 26, 2011 – Hear the whole concert with superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel and guest pianist Herbie Hancock. KUSC
Watch Evolution Of A Song: 'St. Louis Blues' WBGO
August 10, 2011 – Hear five versions of the popular W.C. Handy song, performed by five of America's top jazz artists. WBGO
Listen Herbie Hancock On World Cafe WXPN
November 25, 2010 – Hear songs from the legendary jazz pianist's ambitious new album, performed live. WXPN
Read Herbie Hancock's 'Imagine Project': Boomer Nostalgia, Supergroups And Pink
June 17, 2010 – An IM chat about the pianist's star-studded new album, a collaboration with pop and rock stars.
Read First Listen: Herbie Hancock, 'The Imagine Project'
June 13, 2010 – Hear the great jazz pianist's new album, a collection of collaborations with global superstars.
Read Jazz Is For The Birds WESA
April 5, 2010 – Get an ornithology lesson featuring jazz songbirds Brad Mehldau, Louis Armstrong and more. WESA
Read All Their Loving: Jazz Covers The Beatles
September 9, 2009 – As the landscape of popular music changed, jazz players found themselves interpreting the Fab Four.
Read Fusion Is Not A Four-Letter Word
February 2, 2009 – Miles Davis helped lead the way to a new direction in jazz. Hear five classic examples.
Listen 'Head Hunters' Found A New Direction In Jazz
December 28, 2008 – Herbie Hancock's album is considered one of the defining moments in the history of jazz fusion.
Listen Three Producers, One Goal: Great Sound
November 23, 2008 – Record producers Larry Klein, John Leventhal and Steve Rodby discuss how they use studio technology.
Listen Herbie Hancock Lights It Up At Newport WBGO
November 6, 2008 – Jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Dave Holland continue the strong festival tradition at Newport. WBGO
Read Songs For A Hot Summer Night WBGO
August 19, 2008 – In the late-summer heat, it's wise to seek out a tall cool one, and these five tunes to go with it. WBGO
Listen Newport Jazz 2008: Herbie Hancock In Concert WBGO
August 15, 2008 – One of the true public faces of jazz, the keyboard giant plays some of his greatest hits on stage. WBGO
Read Jazz For A Summer Rental Car WBGO
July 8, 2008 – Escape the heat: Bring these five songs and crank the factory-installed stereo in your getaway car. WBGO