Herbie Hancock
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Summary
Herbie Hancock was born in Chicago[1]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[2], bandleader[3], conductor[4], jazz musician[5], and keyboardist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,413 views/month, #4,096 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Occupation: actor[11], pianist[12], film score composer[13], music arranger[14], composer[15], musician[16]
- Position held: UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[17]
- Employer: University of California, Los Angeles[18]
- Educated at: Grinnell College[19], Manhattan School of Music[20], Hyde Park Academy High School[21], Wendell Phillips Academy High School[22]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[23], MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[24], MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction[25], MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video[26], MTV Video Music Award for Most Experimental Video[27], MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects[28], Academy Award for Best Original Score[29], César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[30], Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[31], Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album[32], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[33], Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[34], Grammy Hall of Fame[35], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance[36]
- Religion or worldview: Nichiren Buddhism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Genre: jazz[39], bebop[40], jazz fusion[41], post-bop[42], modal jazz[43], funk[44], hard bop[45], electro[46], jazz-funk[47], rhythm and blues[48], pop rock[49], classical music[50]
- Record label: Blue Note[51], Columbia Records[52], Verve Records[53], Mercury Records[54], PolyGram[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1940-04-12[58]
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Genre(s): classical, electro, funk, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, modal jazz, post-bop, soul jazz[59]
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Community tags: american, classical, electro, funk, fusion, hard bop, jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, modal jazz, post-bop, soul jazz[60]
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MusicBrainz ID: 27613b78-1b9d-4ec3-9db5-fa0743465fdd[61]
Why It Matters
Herbie Hancock has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[64], a jazz pianist[65], b. 1962[66], of United States[67]; Connie Han[68], a pianist[69], b. 1996[70], of United States[71], specialised in piano performance[72]; and Larry Smith[73], a basketball player[74], b. 1958[75], of United States[76], awarded the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame[77].
FAQs
Where was Herbie Hancock born?
Herbie Hancock's place of birth was Chicago[1].
What did Herbie Hancock do for work?
Herbie Hancock worked as a singer-songwriter[2], bandleader[3], conductor[4], jazz musician[5], and keyboardist[6].
Where did Herbie Hancock go to school?
Herbie Hancock was educated at Grinnell College[19], Manhattan School of Music[20], Hyde Park Academy High School[21], and Wendell Phillips Academy High School[22].
What awards did Herbie Hancock receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[23], MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[24], MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction[25], and MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video[26].
Who did Herbie Hancock influence?
Herbie Hancock has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[64], Connie Han[68], and Larry Smith[73].