Herbie Hancock's biography
Herbie Hancock is 82 years old singer-songwriter born at Chicago. He was born on Friday 12th of April 1940. According to year of birth 1940 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 12th of April means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be singer-songwriter. You can know him also as bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, keyboardist, actor, pianist. He is recently known as film score composer.
Herbie Hancock's schools
We found 4 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Grinnell College, Manhattan School of Music, Hyde Park Academy High School, Wendell Phillips Academy High School.
Herbie Hancock's career
His main focus is to be singer-songwriter. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.
Awards and competitions
Herbie Hancock's Awards
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for work Sound-System in 1984
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work Round Midnight in 1986
- He received award for César Award for Best Music Written for a Film for work Round Midnight in 1987
- He received award for Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album for work The New Standard in 1997
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work A Tribute to Miles in 1994
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work Gershwin's World in 1998
- He received award for Grammy Hall of Fame for work Maiden Voyage in 1998
- He received award for Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album for work Gershwin's World in 1999
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall in 2002
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for work River: The Joni Letters in 2007
- He received award for Grammy Award for Album of the Year for work River: The Joni Letters in 2007
- He received award for Grammy Hall of Fame for work Head Hunters in 2008
Herbie Hancock's Nominations
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for work Head Hunters in 1974
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for work Sound-System in 1984
- He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for work Round Midnight in 1986
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work Round Midnight in 1986
- He was nominated for César Award for Best Music Written for a Film for work Round Midnight in 1987
- He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Original Music for work Round Midnight in 1987
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work A Tribute to Miles in 1994
- He was nominated for Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album for work A Tribute to Miles in 1995
- He was nominated for Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album for work The New Standard in 1997
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work Gershwin's World in 1998
- He was nominated for Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Album for work Gershwin's World in 1999
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall in 2002
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Album of the Year for work River: The Joni Letters in 2007
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for work River: The Joni Letters in 2007
Herbie Hancock's body shape
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