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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Herbie Hancock
Bill Cessna Brings Delightful Vocal Harmony To Classics by Herbie Hancock, Nat Simon, Harline & Washington

By JR on 10:24 PM

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Anything your heart desires will come to you as within the outstanding arrangement and harmony of Bill Cessna. Enter this musical dream where the mood is delightful, and visions awe-inspiring based on the wonderful worlds imagined by a unique voice. Bill not only covers these classics, his approach to music and transformative ability makes each a world of their own. A few gems from his 2024 album "Scrapbook"
 
  

Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly" Becomes A Fiesta With Jonathan Powell & Manuel Valera

By JR on 6:51 PM

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This classic tune by Herbie just keeps evolving over the years, inspiring generations of musicians to metamorphize like a butterfly. Take flight with trumpeter Jonathan Powell & Manuel Valera who make you sway on their Latin-infused version of this standard. Sort of like the vibe of Cal Tjader, "Butterfly" brims with Hispanic flavor as Powell brings the fiesta to his arrangement.

Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" Meets The Sweet Soul of Ese & The Vooduu People

By JR on 2:18 PM

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Kick back and relax because it's time to chill with the sweet Soul of Ese & The Vooduu People. For a cover version that goes from upbeat to laid-back, this one delivers. Ese Okorodudu & The Vooduu People lead us toward a place of serenity while inspired by Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon". Whether or not you recognize this distinct melody, it's a pleasant moment of music to put you in a zone.
 

Let The Music Of Pyramid, Kan Sano & Herbie Hancock Take You To "Paradise"

By JR on 8:21 PM

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It's an international meeting of musicians with the ability to set your mind at ease as Pyramid & Kan Sano take on the Herbie Hancock classic "Paradise". On this beautiful cover, Pyramid envision paradise musically as they increase the tempo with a fusion of Jazz and Soul. The result is a version that provides a rush of joy and serenity in its own right compared to the slow groove of the original. Experience one of the most blissful tunes in music as this Japanese band take you to cloud 9.

Go Dreaming With Saxophonist Ian Roller On A Revisit To Herbie Hancock's "Textures"

By JR on 10:11 AM

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"“TEXTURES” by Herbie Hancock [cover] re-orchestrated, arranged and produced by yours truly. My second single drops MAY 7TH🎢 put so much love and time into this one 🔥😅 😻 if you aren’t familiar with the original, it’s time to get hip. Track 6 on Mr. Hands. I hope we did it justice - my version features @iamj3po (keys/synths/solo) + @_kintaro_ (vocoder) @jcleve92 (bass) @turnthepaygepro (drums) @chillidog99 (trombone) @eyehavewingz (violin) @artyommanukyan (cello) and me, @ianrollermusic on vocals, synths, tambo, cabasa, shakers, clarinet, flute, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax and an instrument I made up that I like to call “French Clarinet” 🙃🎢🎢🎢🎢🎢 + @remata on the mix and @borzamastering on the master! And 🎨 @tahnmeep 👾 crushed the artwork again, thank u Tahnee!!!!! + digital distribution assist by @alphapup / @daddykev" - Ian Roller

The single "Textures" now available for download here at Juno.

In '77, Trumpeter Maynard Ferguson Lets It Blow On A Funky Live Version Of "Chameleon"

By JR on 5:52 PM

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With furious power, the DJ Premier-sampled trumpeter gets wild on a live cover version of the Herbie Hancock classic "Chameleon". For Hip Hop heads looking for a new sample source, Maynard comes through with the Funk in this long performance featuring some cool breakdowns within the song. The Maynard sound is like none other, as he demonstrates his musical diversity and outstanding presence on the horn in this previously-unreleased set of performances from '76 and '77.

Herbie Hancock Demonstrates How He Builds A Tune, Live At International Jazz Day 2019

By JR on 3:21 PM

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Legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock leads a never-before-seen master class exploring the compositional process. To learn more from Mr. Hancock about music, join his official Masterclass program.

Featuring the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Class of 2020: Paul Cornish (piano), Emma Dayhuff (bass), Roni Eytan (harmonica), Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone), Aidan Lombard (trumpet), Lenard Simpson (alto saxophone) and Malachi Whitson (drums). Recorded on April 29, 2019 at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music's Federation Hall as part of the 2019 International Jazz Day Global Host celebration. Sponsored in part by Carnival Corporation.


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