Fact is that I played piano and performed, as a young kid, a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra . Don't forget I was only eleven-years-old and to be on the stage at that age had tremendous impact on me. Basically love for classical music and performing as a kid on the big stage probably led toward this decision, which meant that music is going to be my big love but also my profession.
Herbie HancockIn the past, there's always been one leader that has led the pack to development of the music.
Herbie HancockI don't look at music from the standpoint of being a musician; I look at it from the standpoint of being a human being.
Herbie Hancock