{"title":"Herbie Hancock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Herbie Hancock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbert Jeffrey Hancock was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 12, 1940. He was a child prodigy classical pianist who pivoted to jazz in his teens. He recorded extensively for Blue Note Records across the 1960s as both leader and sideman, joining Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet from 1963 to 1968 (Sorcerer, Nefertiti, Miles in the Sky, and others). He launched his electric jazz fusion period with Mwandishi (1971) and produced the landmark jazz-funk crossover Head Hunters (1973), one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. His Future Shock (1983) with Rockit became a commercial pop and electro hit. He has won 14 Grammy Awards across multiple decades, including Album of the Year in 2008 for River: The Joni Letters - the second jazz album ever to win the top Grammy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's catalog spans hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, electro, and contemporary jazz with extensive stylistic evolution across his career. His keyboard work - combining acoustic piano, Rhodes electric piano, Hohner Clavinet, and various synthesizers - has been a defining template across multiple eras of jazz keyboard playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakin' Off (1962, Blue Note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpyrean Isles (1964, Blue Note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaiden Voyage (1965, Blue Note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak Like a Child (1968, Blue Note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMwandishi (1971, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSextant (1973, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Hunters (1973, Columbia) - landmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Shock (1983, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver: The Joni Letters (2007, Verve) - Album of the Year Grammy 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Blue Note pressings of the 1960s Hancock catalog are foundational items in jazz collecting. Multiple audiophile reissues including the Acoustic Sounds, Music Matters, Tone Poet, and Mobile Fidelity series have made the catalog widely accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Herbie Hancock typically start with Maiden Voyage (1965) or Head Hunters (1973). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-vinyl-records\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-empyrean-isles-vinyl","title":"Empyrean Isles LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePianist Herbie Hancock showcased the full breadth of his artistry on his masterful 4th Blue Note album Empyrean Isles recorded in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540853764279,"sku":"210000078023","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/herbie.jpg?v=1781154500"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-speak-like-a-child-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Speak Like A Child LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing his 1965 masterpiece, Maiden Voyage, Herbie Hancock wouldn't record his Blue Note follow-up until 1968 with the innovative classic, Speak Like A Child\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540928737463,"sku":"210000088851","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4304928-3134821.jpg?v=1781154753"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-takin-off-180g-virgin-vinyl","title":"Takin' Off LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab a piece of jazz history with Herbie Hancock's \"Takin' Off,\" expertly pressed on 180g virgin vinyl. This iconic 1962 debut features timeless tracks like \"Watermelon Man\" and \"Three Bags Full,\" showcasing Hancock's innovative style that transformed the genre. Perfect for collectors and new listeners alike, this LP delivers exceptional sound quality and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772776558775,"sku":"210000076370","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3763891.jpg?v=1782828391"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-sextant-vinyl-180g","title":"Sextant LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience Herbie Hancock's \"Sextant\" like never before with this stunning 180g vinyl reissue. A cornerstone of jazz, this LP features immersive tracks such as \"Rain Dance\" and \"Hornets,\" showcasing Hancock's innovative soundscapes. Perfect for collectors and new listeners alike, it marries vintage charm with high-quality vinyl for an exceptional listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772784292023,"sku":"210000036203","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2000745.jpg?v=1782828535"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-thrust-cd","title":"Thrust CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's Thrust hits like a late-night cab ride through a city alive with sound. Each track merges jazz with boogaloo, twisting and turning to keep your head nodding. As if the groove were a passenger beside you, it reminds you how infectious rhythm can be. This album grooves in ways that might surprise you; picking it up could turn your playlist upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785671291063,"sku":"210000083118","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1947871.jpg?v=1783045611"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-head-hunters-cd","title":"Head Hunters CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's Head Hunters isn't just an album; it's a clever mash-up of jazz, funk, and rock that teases the edges of techno well before it secured a spot in popular culture. Tracks like \"Chameleon\" and \"Watermelon Man\" reveal a tension between innovation and nostalgia, as Hancock nudges listeners to reconsider the mundane conventions of music. This remastered edition is less about polish and more about resurrecting the audacity that once shook the music world, leaving us questioning why we ever settled for the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785688395959,"sku":"210000053372","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/150531.jpg?v=1783045657"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-my-point-of-view-vinyl-tone-poet","title":"My Point of View LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's \"My Point of View\" shatters conventional boundaries. This 1963 album features a stellar cast, including Donald Byrd and Tony Williams, who drive Hancock's intricate compositions to new heights. Key tracks like \"King Cobra\" and \"A Tribute to Someone\" reflect meticulous craftsmanship. The all-analog vinyl from the Tone Poet series delivers precision, ensuring that every listen resonates with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785811701943,"sku":"210000051408","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3846805-2598905.jpg?v=1783045989"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-takin-off-vinyl-7181","title":"Takin' Off LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's \"Takin' Off\" serves as a defining moment in jazz, heralding his transition from sideman to leader in 1962 under Blue Note's innovative producer Alfred Lion. The album not only introduces the widely popular \"Watermelon Man,\" which went on to reshape jazz's landscape by crossing into the pop domain, but it also features the remarkable talents of Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon. Hancock's early compositions here reflect his innate ability to merge catchy melodies with complex harmonies, setting the stage for his groundbreaking influence on both acoustic and electric jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785858560183,"sku":"210000105041","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4471465-3476067.jpg?v=1783046123"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-speak-like-a-child-vinyl","title":"Speak like a Child LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's Speak Like a Child is a sharp entanglement of melodies and jazz's unpredictable nature. The album's cover features a striking photograph, capturing Hancock's girlfriend amid swirling sound. Tracks like \"Riot\" and \"Goodbye to Childhood\" deliver clarity, highlighting an unyielding artistic vision. It's a glimpse into a mind unconcerned with niceties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785916919991,"sku":"210000079163","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2590547.jpg?v=1783046280"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-sunlight-vinyl-180g","title":"Sunlight LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's Sunlight LP hits like a live wire, electrifying the jazz scene with bold experimentation. With grooves like \"I Thought It Was You,\" each track is a pulse of ingenuity, recorded by Music on Vinyl in a heavy 180g pressing. Hancock's mastery cuts through the haze, demanding you turn it up and let the rhythm take over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785933959351,"sku":"210000060660","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3743302.jpg?v=1783046330"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-takin-off-vinyl-3994","title":"Takin' Off LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Takin' Off, Herbie Hancock wields the piano like a machine, crafting grooves that vibrate with life. Each track reveals Hancock's genius, from the funk-saturated \"Watermelon Man\" to the poignant \"Alone and I.\" Accompanied by a dynamic quintet, he forges a new path in jazz, where compositions ignite with friction and rhythm dominates the airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785940644023,"sku":"210000036042","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3908165.jpg?v=1783046350"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-takin-off-180g-red-vinyl-spain-import","title":"Takin Off LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock's Takin Off is his first album, featuring contributions from Dexter Gordon and Freddie Hubbard. This 180g red vinyl pressing delivers tracks like \"Watermelon Man,\" which crossed into pop music. 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