"I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things."
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Quotes by Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock, born on April 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, is a legendary American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose innovative approach to music has left an indelible mark on the genre. A prodigy, he began playing piano at age 7 and joined the Miles Davis Quintet at just 23, reshaping jazz with his groundbreaking fusion of styles. Throughout his illustrious career, Hancock has won numerous Grammy Awards and continues to inspire generations with his commitment to creativity and collaboration, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in music history.
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"It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness."
Herbie Hancock"In World War II, jazz absolutely was the music of freedom, and then in the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain, same thing. It was all underground, but they needed the food of freedom that jazz offered."
Herbie Hancock"I hope that I can make good music out of whatever genre I go into. Just to prove to myself that I can."
Herbie Hancock"World peace is no longer some pie-in-the-sky thing, because no single person or country is going to solve it on their own."
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