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“I'm very conscious of the idea of trying to each time present something that I haven't presented before. It's a challenge to me to find something new, to find something innovative, but it's also very exciting.”

Quote by Herbie Hancock

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Herbie Hancock, born on April 12, 1940, is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and cross-genre artistic exploration, he is one of the most important figures in modern jazz. more

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