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Herbie Hancock Trio

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The Herbie Hancock Trio refers to acoustic piano trios led by American pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, with piano, bass, and drums. Hancock emerged from hard bop and became a member of Miles Davis's influential 1960s quintet, experiences that shaped his harmonic and rhythmic approach. His trio recordings and performances place his compositions, jazz standards, and improvisation in a smaller acoustic setting distinct from his electronic and funk projects.

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Who played in Herbie Hancock's best-known acoustic trio?

Hancock recorded his major late-1970s and early-1980s trio sessions with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. All three had previously played in Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet during the 1960s.

Is Herbie Hancock Trio an album title or a band name?

It can mean both the piano-led group and recordings issued under that name. A Japanese CBS/Sony album appeared in 1977, and the same Hancock, Carter, and Williams lineup recorded another trio session in Tokyo in 1981.

What music does the trio play besides Herbie Hancock originals?

Its repertoire mixes Hancock compositions such as "Dolphin Dance" with jazz standards. The 1981 Tokyo session, for example, included Benny Golson's "Stablemates" and "That Old Black Magic."

How does the Herbie Hancock Trio differ from the Head Hunters?

The trio is an acoustic piano, bass, and drums group rooted in post-bop interplay. The Head Hunters project uses electric keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion for the funk-oriented sound heard on Hancock's 1973 album Head Hunters.

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