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Jazz translates the moment into a sense of inspiration for not only the musicians but for the listeners.
Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 12
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Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock
Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
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I try stuff. I synthesize what's of value with some of the other things I have at my disposal.
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The arts have always served relationships between people of different cultures so well. In a way, the arts function as a very serious kind of ambassador.
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