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 HancockI like the idea of an eclectic approach, incorporating jazz with other forms and other genres of music.
Herbie HancockWhen you struggle to reach for something you don't know, that's where most of the interesting stuff is.
Herbie HancockDon't be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That's where the joy and the adventure lie.
Herbie HancockBack in the day for me was a great time in my life - I was in my 20s. Most people refer to their experiences in their twenties as being a highlight in their life. It's a period of time where you often develop your own way, your own sound, your own identity, and that happened with me, when I was with a great teacher - Miles Davis.
Herbie Hancock