Miles with his second great quintet: Herbie Hancock -Piano, Ron Carter – Bass, Tony Williams – Drums, Wayne Shorter – Tenor Saxophone. All of the great music produced in this country in one way or the other owes a debt of gratitude to the Blues. Yes, this is the good kind! Enjoy!
In this era where there is often much debate between the use or often over use of technology in music, DOA anyone? But what are we really debating here? I often like to draw comparisons between tools and toys. When I was growing up and wanting to possess a keyboard there was really only one keyboard that I could afford to buy. Now I’m going to give brand names but let’s just say you could find this keyboard anywhere fine electronic items and watches were sold.
I was often frustrated by the lack of musicality that I perceived as shortcomings of the keyboard. But was it really the fault of the keyboard? Conversely nowadays when I program a couple of string patches to play a nice cascading line am I really an arranger of strings?
For comparison let’s look at the definition of Tool: an implement used in the practice of a vocation. Now let’s look at how a toy is defined Toy: an artifact designed to be played with. Well, I guess we’ll have to define play now. I think that definition can be summed up in one word: amusement.
Sometimes it’s just good to listen… a great interview from a great artist, with some excellent advice. Happy Friday!!!
Herbie Hancock over his illustrious career has been proven time and time again to be a musical innovator as well as an incredible musical citizen of the world. (more…)
GFM wanted to send a special Birthday shout to one of the greatest pianists/composers ever to do it!
Classic footage f/ DJ Jazzy Jay spinnin’ G.L.O.B.E. & Whiz Kid, Herbie Hancock, Afrika Bam’s Time Zone and some early breakin’.
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More classics after the break.
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