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Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

By: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Dickey
Narrated by: Herbie Hancock
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 The warmly welcomed memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time

In Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator who has spent a lifetime exploring a range of musical genres, and enriching each of them, Hancock has had an enormous influence on acoustic and electric jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop.

From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his early classic Blue Note recordings; from his work in Miles Davis’s second great quintet to his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet; from era-defining classic albums like Head Hunters and River: The Joni Letters to his collaborations with artists like Wayne Shorter and Stevie Wonder, Hancock reveals the methods behind his ever-evolving musical genius. He discusses his influences, his happy marriage, and how his practice of Buddhism has inspired him both creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as its author, this is an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and an intimate, insightful portrait of a creative life. Cultural & Regional Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Musician Inspiring Thought-Provoking Biography

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I really enjoyed hearing Herbie read his own life story. He is so personable. It was such a pleasure to listen. He has had such an amazing musical life.

A pleasure for jazz fans.

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Did not want it to EVER end
Must read and not put down or turn off until the end
Inspirational heaven - amazing Herbie 🙏🙏

The best book in a long time 🙏

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12 hours long apparently but it flew by. The life story of an absolute trailblazer. And it’s beautifully read by the great man himself. I hope herbie is coping ok with the recent death of his best friend Wayne shorter.

Fab

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Amazing and inspiring on all levels. Herbie’s delivery is fantastic. Wonderful to hear one of the great artists of our age recounting his own story.

Just fantastic

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If Buddhism and chanting gave him all the answers, why then did he need to do the drugs and become a junkie pipe-using crackhead, putting his family, career and workmates in jeopardy? He praises himself for going into rehab (eventually) but never quite owns up to the self absorption and character weakness that lead him astray,or that preclude him from giving more than lip service credit to other people in his story - other than Miles Davis.

A Strong Ego. Not much self-criticism

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