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Herbie Hancock

Path: Audio Discovery/People/H/Herbie Hancock.mdUpdated: 2/3/2026

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

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