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Songs We Love: Miles Davis Quintet, 'Gingerbread Boy' (Live At Newport)

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Songs We Love

Songs We Love: Miles Davis Quintet, 'Gingerbread Boy' (Live At Newport)

Hear a newly unearthed recording of the Miles Davis Quintet from the 1967 Newport Jazz Festival.

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    Gingerbread Boy
    Album
    Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4
    Artist
    Miles Davis
    Label
    Columbia/Legacy
    Released
    2015

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

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Jazz

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

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

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Music From Death's Doorstep

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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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

Classical KUSC

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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Herbie Hancock On World Cafe
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World Cafe

Herbie Hancock On World Cafe

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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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The Sounds of American Culture

'Head Hunters' Found A New Direction In Jazz

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

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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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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