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Jazz, Miles Davis, Music Calendar

April 12: Herbie Hancock was born in 1940 – Happy 75th Birthday

Herbie Hancock

I 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

It’s not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.
~Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while still maintaining his unique, unmistakable voice.
~allaboutjazz.com

April 12: Herbie Hancock was born in 1940 – Happy 75th birthday!

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Great Concert, Jazz, Miles Davis

Miles Davis: Around Midnight, live 1967 video

miles davis around midnight dvd

 

At its heart, jazz thrives on bold, sensitive interaction in the moment, and Live in Europe 1967 represents the pinnacle of that practice.
~Hank Shteamer (pitchfork.com)

This famous bootleg DVD was finally released as part of LIVE in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1
in 2011.

Miles Davis second great quitet:

  • Bass – Ron Carter
  • Drums – Tony Williams
  • Piano – Herbie Hancock
  • Saxophone [Tenor] – Wayne Shorter
  • Trumpet – Miles Davis

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