Herbie is one of the greatest musicians of all time, but absolutely not because of his 'beast mode' moments. Because of his tone, sound, timing, groove, imagination, feel, overall musicality, openness, diversity, humor and sensibility.
Herbie is obviously super great, but the drummer keeping up and his facial expressions are special.... Herbie going so-called beast reminds a bit of Keith Emerson in his prime. Both are/were serious keyboard talents!
I'd second that, Jim... He's always right there amazing us. Once I heard him and Wayne Shorter... we were all on a vacation in Mexico in a little Resort and there was a lounge with a Hammond Organ in it. Wayne didn't have his sax so he just whistled. But Herbie sat down and turned on the Hammond and just tore up.... it was just a fun impromptu with about 10 of us there to hear and still Herbie... cooked... even though he is not a Hammond player... still a keyboard.
You gotta have the players to play with for beast mode. Omar. Dave. John. Wayne. Jack. Brian. Stanley. I'm not surprised. Birds of a feather play together.
Herbie was at his best with THE quartet. Many bass players and drummers can vibe with Herbie, but you'll NEVER get that synergy with ANYONE else, that you'll get with him, Ron Carter and Tony Williams and Wayne Shorter.
@bernie's bootlegs & more ........i am not on your crack, but you should check nevertheless, someone might be on it, cause you look like they don't even ask you when they want it, they just slide in.
Great video! Personally I think that not only best Hancock solo but perhaps the best jazz piano solo of all time is Herbies solo on All of You, on Miles Davis live album "My funny valentine" '64. The way he builds up the solo, and breaks it down again, only to build it up yet again. superb. Hancock kind of reminds me of Beethoven. Neither are very known for heart melting beautiful melodies, like Mahler or Bill Evans, but what the way they use music is more focused on rythmics and harmoy. I actually didn't think of that comparisson untill just now! Quite fascinating actually
Thanks for the post, Bernie. Herbie IS a beast. But I believe that ultimately, any band is only as good a its drummer. I believe Herbie feel that way too.
I like that u do these type of videos. Because there are so many vidoes of herbie and other great musicians. But these are hand picked selections that are great. Keep it up
Number 4 is so great #4 - [7:04] - Dolphin Dance - Lugano / Supertrio in Concert" Recorded live at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, Switzerland, 1984 Thanks !
7? i'm guessing we could easily add another 6993.... to maybe make it an even 7,000... and I'm sure there would still be a lot more. But 7 is a start. Herbie is a Beast pretty much any time he plays. He gives it all...
Douglas Gorney I got to see him live last night and play for him at motor city wine in Detroit. James held a high C Sharp (circular breathing) for so long I thought I would die before he stopped.
Betty-Alexandria that sounds beyond awesome!! Wish I'd have been there. I've seen him two or three times and he always does something that leaves people shaking their heads with disbelief.
Betty-Alexandria Pride Haha! I was just thinking God speed to anyone trying to keep up with Herbie Hancock. That would also apply to James Carter. You must be amazing to even get the chance to play with any of these guys. What instrument to you play?
I believe that #4 - the solo version of his exquisite classic 'Dolphin Dance', is from the 1983 Wold of Rhythm - Live in Lugano tour he did with Ron Carter and Billy Cobham.
