Author: Herbie Hancock

Quotes

One of the most important functions of jazz has been to encourage a hope for freedom, for people living in situations of intolerance or struggle.

One of the most important functions of jazz has been to encourage a hope for freedom, for people living in situations of intolerance or struggle.

- Herbie Hancock

The value of music is to be able to play one note at the right time in the right way.

The value of music is to be able to play one note at the right time in the right way.

- Herbie Hancock

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

- Herbie Hancock

Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.

Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.

- Herbie Hancock

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

- Herbie Hancock

I think risk-taking is a great adventure. And life should be full of adventures.

I think risk-taking is a great adventure. And life should be full of adventures.

- Herbie Hancock

It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices.

It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices.

- Herbie Hancock

Since time is a continuum, the moment is always different, so the music is always different.

Since time is a continuum, the moment is always different, so the music is always different.

- Herbie Hancock

I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.

I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.

- Herbie Hancock

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