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Nobody told me I was a child prodigy.
Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 12
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I try to practice with my life.
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The Internet opens up a whole new range of possibilities in a wide range of areas.
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I spent five years, at least, working with Miles. Together, we recorded ESP, Nefertiti, Sorcerer -- and I can tell you each of these albums instantly became jazz classics. Hey, we had Wayne Shorter playing tenor sax, Ron [Carter] on bass, Tony Williams played drums. That was great band we had.
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Oscar Peterson is the greatest living influence on jazz pianists today.
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Like no matter what happens, this would be the ultimate, they can make something positive happen.
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Don't be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That's where the joy and the adventure lie.
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