Overview

• Herbie Hancock will perform two concerts in Germany, with dates set for July 1 in Hamburg and July 7 in Munich.
• The jazz icon emphasizes asking “Am I a better person today than I was yesterday?” instead of comparing himself to others.
• He rejects hierarchical thinking, viewing stylistic differences as neutral distinctions informed by his lifelong Buddhist practice.
• As an early member of Miles Davis’s band, Hancock pioneered the fusion of jazz with funk and electronic music across his six-decade career.
• Hancock plans to use his fame and experience to mentor and encourage the next generation of jazz musicians through collaboration and support.