Hancock, Herbie | Essential Herbie Hancock | 2CD

Herbie Hancock is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer and band leader, born 12 April 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He is one of the best known modern jazz composers, and his pieces include Watermelon Man, Maiden Voyage and Dolphin Dance. He learned piano from the age of 6, and from the late 1960s he worked in jazz fusion, initially with Davis. His 1970s album Headhunters was a best seller.

This is a two disc compilation of jazz, funk and soul recordings, released on 14 July 2011 by Sony Music in the UK and Europe. Bob Belden produced the compilation, and Steve Berkowitz is credited as A&R.

Track List

Disc 1

1. Watermelon Man
2. 'Round Midnight
3. Cantaloupe Island
4. Maiden Voyage
5. Circle
6. The Sorcerer
7. Tell Me a Bedtime Story
8. Hidden Shadows
9. Chameleon
10. Joanna's Theme

Disc 2

1. Butterfly
2. People Music
3. Milestones
4. 4 A.M.
5. Come Running to Me
6. Finger Painting
7. Stars in Your Eyes
8. Rockit
9. St. Louis Blues
10. Manhattan