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Herbie Hancock

Author of Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

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Works by Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock: Possibilities (2014) 89 copies, 9 reviews
Maiden Voyage (1965) — Artist — 36 copies, 1 review
River: The Joni Letters (2007) 25 copies
Round Midnight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2002) — Producer — 20 copies
Future Shock (1999) 17 copies, 1 review
Sextant (1973) 13 copies
Empyrean Isles (1964) 12 copies
Takin' Off (1962) — Piano — 11 copies
Thrust (1998) 10 copies
Possibilities (2005) 9 copies
Man-Child (1992) 8 copies
Cantaloupe Island (1994) 7 copies
The New Standard (1996) 6 copies, 1 review
Future 2 Future (2001) 6 copies, 1 review
Speak Like A Child (1968) 6 copies
Monster 5 copies
Blow-Up (The Original Sound Track Album) — Composer — 4 copies
Mwandishi (2001) 4 copies
Sound-System 4 copies
Death Wish 4 copies
Secrets (2006) 4 copies
A Tribute to Miles (1994) 3 copies
Mr. Hands (2001) 3 copies
Perfect Machine 3 copies
Very best of 2 copies
My Point of View (1999) 2 copies
Flood 2 copies
Possibilities 2 copies
Dis is da drum 2 copies
Imagine Project (2010) 2 copies
River the Joni letters (2007) 1 copy
4cd Boxset 1 copy
Jammin' 1 copy
Vsop Quintet 1 copy
Mastercuts 1 copy
Voyager 1 copy
Mega-Mix 1 copy
Hard Rock 1 copy
Evening With (1998) 1 copy
traces LP 1 copy
Jazz Time 1 copy

Associated Works

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets [2017 film] (2017) — Actor — 199 copies, 3 reviews
The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self (2001) — Foreword — 170 copies, 3 reviews
Blow-Up [1967 film] (1966) 134 copies, 2 reviews
Death Wish [1974 film] (1974) — Music — 72 copies, 1 review
Awake (2006) — Contributor — 52 copies
Round Midnight [1986 film] (2001) — Music — 37 copies
Blow-Up [1967 film] (Criterion Collection) (2017) — Composer (Expression), some editions — 14 copies
Red clay (2002) — Artist — 10 copies
Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino (2007) — Contributor — 7 copies
Sun City — Contributor — 6 copies

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An entirely enjoyable autobiography by a musician unafraid to experiment, improvise and reach beyond expectations. Some remarkable moments of vulnerability and candor which left me with yet more respect for this extraordinary musician.
 
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vverse23 | 8 other reviews | Jan 9, 2024 |
1 New York Minute
Written-By – Danny Kortchmar, Don Henley, Jai Winding
8:33
2 Mercy Street
Written-By – Peter Gabriel
8:36
3 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Written-By – John Lennon-Paul McCartney*
8:04
4 When Can I See You
Written-By – Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds*
6:15
5 You've Got It Bad Girl
Written-By – Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright
7:13
6 Love Is Stronger Than Pride
Written-By – Andrew Hale, Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
7:57
7 Scarborough Fair
Written-By – Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon
8:21
8 Thieves In The Temple
Written-By – Prince
7:30
9 All Apologies
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
5:04
10 Manhattan (Island Of Lights And Love)
Written-By – Herbie Hancock, Jean Hancock
4:05
11 Your Gold Teeth II
Written-By – Donald Fagen, Walter Becker
5:14
credits:
Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar [Electric] – John Scofield
Percussion – Don Alias
Piano, Producer, Arranged By – Herbie Hancock
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Michael Brecker
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carptrash | Apr 22, 2022 |
Listening to Herbie Hancock tell his story on the audiobook edition of "Possibilities" is a treat. His prose and his narration are both incredibly conversational, so it feels like having a cup of coffee with this jazz master, rather than laboring through a chronology of accomplishments.

Most rewarding for me was learning how remarkably stable he's been in a field that has taken down more than its fair share of talents. He certainly experimented with drugs, but got away from them quickly (though crack cocaine comes into his life in the 90's for a brief and transformative time). He's been married to his wife Gigi for decades. He is aware of his place in the jazz pantheon but maintains an admirable level of humility and seems genuinely gracious anytime he's acknowledged by his peers or fans.

A good deal of this book deals with Herbie's deep devotion to Nichiren Buddhism and his reliance on it as a spiritual path throughout his adult life. He and Wayne Shorter are both practicing Buddhists and their practice has anchored their journeys through the world of music and their personal lives. As a Buddhist myself (though from a different tradition), it was wonderful to hear how transformative Mr. Hancock's devotion has been for him.

Of course, then there's the music. "Watermelon Man", "Cantaloupe Island", "Rockit", his Grammy winning work on "River: The Joni Letters". His work with the legendary Miles Davis Quintet, The Headhunters, and Mwandishi, and all the stories of his friendships with jazz legends and other musical artists.

Finally, there's Herbie's rich curiosity, which led him to study technology and become an early adopter of a variety of techniques that changed his sound and put him on the forefront as a true musical innovator.

This is a book that any jazz fan will cherish. It's also a book that many Buddhists will appreciate. While a hard copy is always agreeable, this is one of the rare self-narrated books by a musician that holds up as you listen. Herbie's humor, heart, and ease with who he is comes through as he tells his story.
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TommyHousworth | 8 other reviews | Feb 5, 2022 |
If you're into audiobooks, definitely consider giving this a listen. Hancock's delivery is so conversational, it feels like you're hanging out together as he tells you all about his life. I appreciate how he calls himself out on some of the BS he's pulled, though the degree to which he claimed to be unassuming (like, nearly every situation) triggers a little side eye in me. Regardless, the man has had an incredible career, and I enjoyed getting his take on life. Certainly one of the better music memoirs out there.… (more)
 
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LibroLindsay | 8 other reviews | Jun 18, 2021 |

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