I was very much aware of blues, because it was on the radio all the time.
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The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.
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Aside from that, what was more in our heads when we made the new album is the concept of forging through and exploring new territory and encouraging other musicians to not be afraid to explore new territory.
Herbie Hancock
I am still a jazz musician and not a pop star in terms of money and so I have to take care of my family first, then my extended family and my country.
Herbie Hancock
The result is a music that allows us to all go outside the pigeonholes the music business forces us to stay in. We're breaking down expectations, walking the tightrope, while not scaring our fan bases away.
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I started playing piano when I was 7. And I started with classical lessons. Then I really got exposed to jazz.
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