# Herbie Hancock **Born:** April 12, 1940 **Instrument:** Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers **Genres:** Jazz, Hard Bop, Modal, Jazz-Funk, Fusion ## Key Albums Referenced - **Takin' Off (1962)** - Debut album featuring original "Watermelon Man" - **Head Hunters (1973)** - Best-selling jazz album, pioneered jazz-funk fusion #pianist #jazz #fusion #headhunters