Quotes By Herbie Hancock
It pulled me like a magnet, jazz did, because it was a way that I could express myself.
Herbie Hancock
One thing I like about jazz is that it emphasized doing things differently from what other people were doing.
Herbie Hancock
The value of music is to be able to play one note at the right time in the right way.
Herbie Hancock
When I was coming up, I practiced all the time because I thought if I didn't I couldn't do my best.
Herbie Hancock
But I have to be careful not to let the world dazzle me so much that I forget that I'm a husband and a father.
Herbie Hancock
I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.
Herbie Hancock
Jazz has borrowed from other genres of music and also has lent itself to other genres of music.
Herbie Hancock
I try stuff. I synthesize what's of value with some of the other things I have at my disposal.
Herbie Hancock
Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.
Herbie Hancock
Miles' sessions were not typical of anybody else's sessions. They were totally unique.
Herbie Hancock
You can practice to learn a technique, but I'm more interested in conceiving of something in the moment.
Herbie Hancock