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Herbie Hancock: 'On A Path To Find My Own Answer'

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Herbie Hancock: 'On A Path To Find My Own Answer'

October 23, 2014 • In a candid interview, the ever-innovative pianist traces the lines between Buddhist chants, Sly Stone and Miles Davis, while shedding new light on some hard facts about his past.

Herbie Hancock: 'On A Path To Find My Own Answer'

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Music From Death's Doorstep

October 12, 2014 • Crossing over — musically and metaphysically — has of late consumed the mind of Steven Ellison. He says his new LP as Flying Lotus is "my opportunity to make a film" about the moment of death.

Music From Death's Doorstep: A Conversation With Flying Lotus

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Herbie Hancock On Piano Jazz

January 31, 2014 • In a program from 1987, Hancock solos on "Dolphin Dance" and then improvises with Marian McPartland.

L.A. Philharmonic Goes Gershwin In Opening Night Gala

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Classics in Concert

L.A. Philharmonic Goes Gershwin In Opening Night Gala

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September 26, 2011 • Hear the whole concert with superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel and guest pianist Herbie Hancock, in luscious and thrilling performances.

L.A. Philharmonic Goes Gershwin In Opening Night Gala

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Evolution Of A Song: 'St. Louis Blues'

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August 10, 2011 • Hear five versions of the popular W.C. Handy song, performed by five of America's top jazz artists.

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World Cafe

Herbie Hancock On World Cafe

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November 25, 2010 • The legendary jazz pianist has produced chart-topping and award-winning albums throughout his career. His latest album is an ambitious combination of film and music, full of exciting collaborations. Hear songs from the new album performed live in the WXPN studios of Philadelphia.

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Herbie Hancock's 'Imagine Project': Boomer Nostalgia, Supergroups And Pink

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Herbie Hancock's 'Imagine Project': Boomer Nostalgia, Supergroups And Pink

June 17, 2010 • A sophisticated pop masterstroke -- or a hot mess? Felix Contreras and Patrick Jarenwattananon have an IM chat about the jazz pianist's star-studded new album, a collaboration with pop and rock stars from around the globe.

First Listen: Herbie Hancock, 'The Imagine Project'

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First Listen: Herbie Hancock, 'The Imagine Project'

June 13, 2010 • Hancock has always had his feet planted firmly in both jazz and pop. His new album, a collection of collaborations with superstar vocalists, is unmistakably a pop record, but one that's as musically challenging as it is engaging and accessible. Hear The Imagine Project in its entirety until its release on June 22.

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Take Five: By Theme

Jazz Is For The Birds

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April 5, 2010 • Springtime brings songbirds back to the sky. The first "bird" many think of when they think jazz is sax legend Charlie Parker (it was his nickname). This Take Five doesn't focus on Bird, Birdland or the many song titles that riff on that theme. Instead, this jazz ornithology lesson features songs of a different feather flocked together.

All Their Loving: Jazz Covers The Beatles

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

All Their Loving: Jazz Covers The Beatles

September 9, 2009 • As the British Invasion changed the landscape of the music industry, jazz musicians had to adapt to popular music written by the bands themselves instead of hired songwriters.

Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

Fusion Is Not A Four-Letter Word

February 2, 2009 • Fans and detractors of jazz fusion cite Miles Davis as the one who led the way to a new direction in jazz in the late 1960s and early '70s. The sessions for In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew not only bred a new style, but also helped identify the pioneers who would help define rock-influenced jazz. Hear five classic examples.

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'Head Hunters' Found A New Direction In Jazz

December 28, 2008 • Herbie Hancock's album is now considered one of the defining moments in jazz fusion. The Library of Congress is preserving the album in its musical collection as one of the country's most culturally significant audio recordings. Hancock and producer David Rubinson reflect on the album's creation and long-lasting impact.

'Head Hunters' Found A New Direction In Jazz

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Three Producers, One Goal: Great Sound

November 23, 2008 • Award-winning record producers Larry Klein, John Leventhal and Steve Rodby help create the sonic landscapes for Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin and Pat Metheny. They explain how they use studio technology — delicately, of course — to create great recordings.

Three Producers, One Goal: Great Sound

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Concerts

Herbie Hancock Lights It Up At Newport

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November 6, 2008 • Fifty-five years ago, a young jazz presenter named George Wein discovered that the people sailing yachts around Narragansett Bay loved jazz. With their support, Wein founded the Newport Jazz Festival, the first of its kind, and it's still going strong. Here's a highlight of this year's festival, from Herbie Hancock and Dave Holland.

Herbie Hancock in Concert at Newport Jazz Festival - 08/10/2008

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Newport Jazz Festival

Herbie Hancock: Newport Jazz 2008

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August 15, 2008 • The keyboard giant brought a stellar group of musicians to the JVC Jazz Festival Newport to help perform classics from his catalog, as well as recent reconfigurations of pop music.

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