Herbie Hancock can be regarded as one of the major jazz icons of our time. His musical journeys have covered vast distances. Regardless of the style he chooses, be it jazz rock, funk or hard bop, Hancock transcends all boundaries. The American pianist always leaves his musical signature behind. With a musical career that now spans five decades and includes twelve Grammy Awards in various genres, Hancock can rightly be called one of the most creative and original artists. He gives jazz new shapes and directions to explore. The latest addition to his musical history is The Imagine Project. Music is the project's universal language that he applies to express large themes like peace and global responsibility for our planet. The project is being recorded across the globe in collaboration with artists like Jeff Beck, Seal, Dave Matthews, The Chieftains, Chaka Khan and Marcus Miller, to name but a few.
