The album, which was recorded in many locations throughout the world and. Possibilities is the fortyfifth studio album by american jazz musician herbie hancock, released. It takes us into a place of brilliant alchemy of gods life, music, and humor. Possibilities is a book written by american jazzfunk musician herbie hancock. The imagine project is the fortysixth studio album by american jazz pianist herbie hancock released on june 22, 2010. An excellent album such an eclectic array of artists from various genres. Heres safiatou, from herbie hancocks possibilities. This film chronicles the production of the 2005 herbie hancock album possibilities, in which the jazz icon collaborates with a diverse roster of musicians. Possibilities, by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon, and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece.
As the icon, who turned 77 years old in 2017, explained in his memoir, possibilities, he came by that inquisitiveness honestly. His mentor miles davis taught him to use it to stay vibrant. Possibilities movie the movie was released in april of 2006. Top 30 quotes of herbie hancock famous quotes and sayings. Herbie hancock possibilities full album herbie hancock, inti. Herbie hancock, john mayer, annie lennox, paul simon, joss. In his early twenties he redefined the rhythm section as part of the last acoustic miles davis band. In august 2005, the possibilities album was released, featuring the. I look at it from the standpoint of being a human being. His version of imagine was inspired by the congolese group konono n1, and won the 2011 grammy award for best pop collaboration with vocals the final year that that award was given. Since then, hes headed into soundtrack work, eastern mysticism, fusion, and hiphop while continuing to perform and. Oct 24, 2014 in an excerpt from his new memoir herbie hancock. She sings the african song safiatou on the herbie hancock album possibilities. I love herbie hancock, and the collaborations with each artist such as john mayer my favorite track, sting, and santana did not disappoint.
A project in the truest sense of the word, possibilities was built by hancock from the ground floor up by enlisting a group of singersongwriterssome older, some younger. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone. And the story of that life makes a fascinating book. Jun 19, 2012 10 videos play all possibilities herbie hancock full album ellen scovil jacob collier masterclass at berklee college of music 12 duration. Hancock is one of jazz musics most important and influential pianists and composers. Feb 19, 2016 herbie hancocks new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. Explore books by herbie hancock with our selection at. The warmly welcomed memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time in herbie hancock. Find herbie hancock credit information on allmusic. What is most impressive about hancocks autobiography, possibilities, is his facilityhis coauthor, lisa dickey, surely deserves some of the creditfor writing about music in a way that is neither too technical for the musically illiterate nor too dumbeddown for the knowledgeable. Possibilities is a music studio album recording by herbie hancock jazz rockfusionprogressive rock released in 2005 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Inventive and intelligent jazz pianistkeyboardist whose distinguished career has covered hard bop, fusion, hiphop, and dance.
As part of miles davis second great quintet hancock helped redefine the role of a. Presentation mode open print download current view. Herbie hancock is certainly the bestknown jazz pianist alive, and he may be the best, if there can be such a thing. En espanol worldrenowned jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer herbie hancock has made youthful curiosity a lifetime pursuit. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone, as well as.
You have had me chanting all weekend long, rehm says at the beginning of the show. Mar 25, 2011 a rare and true icon of modern music, herbie hancock continues to bring audiences new and inventive visions of music. In 1963 he was invited by miles davis to join his band. Herbert jeffrey hancock born april 12, 1940 is a jazz pianist and composer from chicago, illinois, united states. Herbie hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz musics most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul. Possibilities pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released herbie hancock. Possibilities by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon, and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. As i mentioned previously, this was my introduction to possibilities and my favorite. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone, as well as some renowned. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric.
Rock s it boy john mayer leads off the cd with the spare, bouncy opener, stitched up. Jan 31, 2014 on this episode of piano jazz, composer and keyboardist herbie hancock stops by in a program recorded in 1987. Hancock is one of the most successful jazz musicians to come out of the. Lyrics for safiatou by herbie hancock are not available yet possibilities 2005. Hancock is one of the most successful jazz musicians to come out of the chicago and this book is about his adventure through life as a musician. Safi safi safi safi safiatou jarabi safi safi safi safi safiatou ma. As i mentioned previously, it inspired me to look into the album and book. Lyrics for safiatou by herbie hancock are not available yet. Possibilities by herbie hancock 5051011011122 cd barnes.
Jan 01, 2014 possibilities is a book written by american jazzfunk musician herbie hancock. Herbie hancocks new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. This tencut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like christina aguilera, sting, and annie lennox to rock legends such as santana and paul simon to relative newcomers like john mayer, jonny lang, and joss stone, as well as some. Kevin whitehead, fresh air possibilities is very effective at its paramount task. She gave an interview in the 2009 documentary film still bill about fellow musician bill withers. Herbie hancock featuring john mayer, stitched up, 5. Herbie hancock reveals crackaddict past in new memoir. Herbie hancock s new book, possibilities, elevates, transforms, and illumines consciousness. Possibilities and millions of other books are available for instant access. It takes us into a place of brilliant alchemy of god s life, music, and humor. Possibilities, by jazz pianokeyboard legend herbie hancock, with songs by stevie wonder, paul simon and leon russell, is a multigenerational masterpiece.
Rocks it boy john mayer leads off the cd with the spare, bouncy opener, stitched up. Herbie hancock featuring santana and angelique kidjo, safiatou, 5. On this episode of piano jazz, composer and keyboardist herbie hancock stops by in a program recorded in 1987. A rare and true icon of modern music, herbie hancock continues to bring audiences new and inventive visions of music. Herbie hancock, musician and author of possibilities in a candid interview, the everinnovative pianist traces the lines between buddhist chants, sly stone and miles davis, while. Herbie hancock possibilities full album herbie hancock. American musical legend herbie hancock appeared on wamu 88. Cd, album, unofficial hancock music, hear music 2, vector recordings 2, starbucks coffee 2, warner music 2 5051011011122. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Hancocks interpretations of these songs are crosscultural.
Possibilities by herbie hancock the longawaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time in herbie hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. The joni letters 2007 possibilities is the fortyfifth studio album by american jazz musician herbie hancock, released in the united states on august 30, 2005, by vector recordings. With christina aguilera, trey anastasio, cyro baptista, michael bearden. Featuring john mayerwrittenby herbie hancock, john mayer.
Hancock stayed for 5 years, both artists gaining influence from the other in the process. Possibilities pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten. Featuring angelique kidjo, santanawrittenby harold alexander. Possibilities exposes a dark chapter in hancocks life, too. Hear herbie hancock do a buddhist chant, discuss his new book. Possibilities is a herbie hancock adventure record. The everinventive hancock sticks with the acoustic piano for this set of solos and.
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