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Tag: Herbie Hancock

The current members of The Headhunters are (from left) Big Chief Donald Harrison on alto sax, founding percussionist Bill Summers, drummer Mike Clark, Chris Severin on six-string bass, and Kyle Roussel on keyboards. The group recently performed at Hamilton Live in D.C. (Courtesy of Rick Swig)
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The Headhunters Take Crowds on Exciting Musical Journey in 50th Celebration Tour of Critically Acclaimed Album

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters reunited for a tour of the iconic 1973 album “Head Hunters,” which has been added to the National Recording Registry and has been sampled numerous times.

The U.S. Department of State presented the U.S. Global Music Ambassadors, an initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube, in the Treaty Room at the State Department on June 24. Mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves, composer Justin Tranter, rapper Chuck D, Lyor Cohen, global head of music for Google and YouTube, U.S, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, country singer Lainey Wilson, composer/producer/singer BRELAND, blues singer Grace Bowers and rapper Armani White were present for the event. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)
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State Department, Google and YouTube Partner to Spread American Music Around the World

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)
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DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Legendary pianist/composer Herbie Hancock recently performed at the Kennedy Center to kick off his current tour. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)
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Herbie Hancock Delivers High-Energy Performance at the Kennedy Center

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Seated below the podium is U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, who played bongos at a jazz performance and education information program on April 19. The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)
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High School Musicians Give Their Own Lesson in Jazz

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Talking to the audience about their process are pianists, composers and producers Robert Glasper and Jason Moran performed a dual piano concert at the Kennedy Center on April 16, celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)
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Robert Glasper and Jason Moran Create a Piano Lounge

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler April 18, 2022April 20, 2022
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Ledisi Concert Wows with Nina Simone Tribute

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler March 15, 2022March 17, 2022
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Chairman Herbie Hancock and Tom Oren, winner of the institute's 2018 International Piano Competition, perform during the annual competition gala at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in D.C. on Dec. 3. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz)
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Herbie Hancock Partners on Learning Tools for Kindergarteners

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler June 23, 2021December 21, 2021
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International Jazz Day to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Global Concert

by WI Guest Author April 28, 2021December 21, 2021
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard (center) receives the 2019 Maria Fisher Founder's Award from Herbie Hancock during the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition finals on Dec. 2. Also onstage is (from left) guitarist Lionel Loueke, actor Keith David, vocalist Lizz Wright, NEA jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)
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Guitar at Forefront in Herbie Hancock Jazz Competition

Shevry Lassiter photo by Shevry Lassiter December 4, 2019December 21, 2021

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