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Herbie Hancock Reflects On The Influences And Highlights Of His Career

 Columbia Records Publicity Photo, circa 1976 (Credit: Sony Music Archives)
Columbia Records Publicity Photo, circa 1976 (Credit: Sony Music Archives)
San Diego will have a chance to hear the pianist, composer and bandleader, Herbie Hancock in concert Tuesday night at Humphrey's By The Bay. Hancock joined Midday Edition Monday to talk about who influenced his sound and creativity.

From jazz to post-bop Herbie Hancock is one of the architects behind much of the music we hear today.

San Diegans will have a chance to hear the pianist, composer and bandleader in concert on Tuesday night at Humphreys by the bay.

Hancock joined Midday Edition Monday to talk about who influenced his sound and creativity.

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