Now in the seventh decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960's. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet that pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the 70s — with record-breaking albums such as "Headhunters" — that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style that continues to influence contemporary music. "Rockit" and "Future Shock" marked Hancock's foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P.
Hancock received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year for "River: The Joni Letters," and two 2011 Grammy Awards for the globally collaborative CD, "The Imagine Project."
Herbie Hancock’s list of accolades is extensive and highlights his impact on music and culture:
Academy Award – Round Midnight film score
14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year (River: The Joni Letters)
Two 2011 Grammys for The Imagine Project
Creative Chair for Jazz, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Institute Chairman, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (2011)
Kennedy Center Honor (2013)
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
Author of memoir: Herbie Hancock: Possibilities (2014)
