Darius Hampton, conductor
Pianist, bandleader, composer, and Chicago native Herbie Hancock made a name for himself as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. A key player in redefining the role of the jazz rhythm section and an originator of the post-bop sound, he went on to experiment with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles. His best-known compositions, including “Cantaloupe Island,” “Watermelon Man,” “Maiden Voyage,” and “Chameleon,” have become jazz standards, and he is the winner of 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Herbie Hancock (arr. Gordon Goodwin), Watermelon Man
Herbie Hancock (arr. Mike Conrad), Driftin’
Herbie Hancock (arr. Erik Morales), Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock (arr. Jay Chattaway), Steppin’ In It
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), One Finger Snap
Herbie Hancock (arr. Tom Kamp), Tell Me a Bedtime Story
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), Speak Like a Child
Herbie Hancock (arr. Bob Mintzer), Eye of the Hurricane
Cost: Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.