Music isn't about music, it's about life.
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I got a chance to work with Miles Davis, and that changed everything for me, 'cause Miles really encouraged all his musicians to reach beyond what they know, go into unknown territory and explore. It's made a difference to me and the decisions that I've made over the years about how to approach a project in this music.
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What this quote means
Collaboration with Miles Davis inspired Herbie Hancock to explore new musical territories.
In this quote, Herbie Hancock reflects on the profound influence that jazz legend Miles Davis had on his artistic journey. Hancock emphasizes how Davis encouraged his musicians to push their boundaries and embrace experimentation, which has significantly shaped Hancock's approach to music projects over the years. This mentorship fostered a spirit of exploration and growth that extends beyond music into broader life philosophies.
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CreativityExplorationMusicMentorshipInspiration
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In a speech about creativity in the arts, one could say, 'As Herbie Hancock stated, working with Miles Davis encouraged musicians to explore beyond their comfort zones.'
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In World War II, jazz absolutely was the music of freedom, and then in the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain, same thing. It was all underground, but they needed the food of freedom that jazz offered.
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I think people have learned that Herbie Hancock can be defined as someone that you won't be able to figure out what he's going to do next. The sky is the limit as far as I'm concerned.
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One thing that sticks in my mind is that jazz means freedom and openness. It's a music that, although it developed out of the African American experience, speaks more about the human experience than the experience of a particular people.
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I started off with classical music, and I got into jazz when I was about 14 years old. And I've been playing jazz ever since.
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