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Herbie Hancock

Crossings [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Crossings

SKU: V73117 Barcode: 8719262007154
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 22 Feb 2019

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Herbie Hancock’s Crossings is like taking a funky trip through the psychedelic wormhole of jazz. The album is a cacophony of whimsical melodies and mind-bending rhythms that will leave you both enlightened and slightly confused in the best way possible.

From the first track, "Sleeping Giant," Hancock's signature blend of jazz, funk, and electronic influences are on full display. The swirling synthesizers and experimental time signatures create a soundscape that is both exhilarating and disorienting, like being on a rollercoaster that takes unexpected detours through a neon-lit jazz club.

Tracks like "Water Torture" and "Quasar" showcase Hancock’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional jazz instrumentation with cutting-edge electronic sounds, creating a sonic landscape that is at once familiar and alien. It’s like hearing Miles Davis jamming with robots on a space station.

The album’s title track, "Crossings," is a sprawling epic that showcases Hancock’s virtuosity as a pianist and composer. The track ebbs and flows like a journey through uncharted territory, with unexpected twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Crossings is a masterpiece of avant-garde jazz that pushes the boundaries of the genre in ways that are both exhilarating and, at times, bewildering. Herbie Hancock proves once again why he is a true legend in the world of jazz, and why his music continues to inspire and delight audiences around the globe.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Sleeping Giant
2. Quasar
3. Water Torture

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About the artist

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock is the undisputed king of jazz fusion, a musical alchemist who has been pushing boundaries and challenging musical conventions for over five decades. With a career that spans from his groundbreaking work with Miles Davis in the 1960s to his Grammy-winning albums in the 21st century, Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Born in Chicago in 1940, Hancock quickly made a name for himself as a prodigious pianist, earning a scholarship to study at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music at the age of 11. But it was his groundbreaking work with Davis on albums like "Maiden Voyage" and "Head Hunters" that truly cemented his status as a musical visionary. Hancock's music is a heady blend of jazz, funk, and electronic music, with his signature blend of harmony and rhythm creating a sound that is both innovative and timeless. Tracks like "Chameleon" and "Watermelon Man" showcase his ability to fuse disparate musical elements into a seamless whole, while his collaborations with artists like Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder demonstrate his versatility and creativity. But Hancock is more than just a musician – he is also a tireless innovator and educator, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity in his pursuit of musical excellence. From his pioneering work with synthesizers in the 1970s to his recent experiments with virtual reality and artificial intelligence, Hancock is always looking towards the future, eager to explore new frontiers in music and technology. With a career that has spanned multiple genres and generations, Herbie Hancock is a true musical legend, a visionary artist who continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world. He may have won 14 Grammy Awards, but for Hancock, the music is always the most important thing. And for that, we salute him.

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