Music isn't about music, it's about life.
Herbie HancockRead
When you talk about 'doing the work', that's the work I'm interested in. What can I contribute as a human being?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal contribution and effort in any endeavor.
Herbie Hancock's quote reflects a mindset focused on active participation and the role of individual agency in achieving meaningful outcomes. By emphasizing 'doing the work,' he highlights the necessity of selfless contributions that go beyond mere words, inviting us to consider how we can contribute positively to our communities and the world at large.
Themes
ContributionHuman BeingsWorkEffortService
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting when discussing project responsibilities.
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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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