herbie hancock Archives - ContemporaryJazz.com https://contemporaryjazz.com/tag/herbie-hancock Celebrating 30 Years Online! Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:34:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://i0.wp.com/contemporaryjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-ContemporaryJazz-mascot-logo-favicon-512x512-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 herbie hancock Archives - ContemporaryJazz.com https://contemporaryjazz.com/tag/herbie-hancock 32 32 124780169 Top Contemporary Jazz Chart – April 24, 1996 https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-chart-april-24-1996 https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-chart-april-24-1996#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 23:01:17 +0000 https://contemporaryjazz.com/?p=4978 Looking back 30 years at the top-selling contemporary jazz albums chart, it was the all-star Q’s Jook Joint from Quincy Jones keeping perennial number one Kenny G from the top spot. Like his previous multi-Grammy-winning recording Back on the Block recording, Q went through his mile-thick rolodex and called artists from several genres including jazz […]

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]]> Looking back 30 years at the top-selling contemporary jazz albums chart, it was the all-star Q’s Jook Joint from Quincy Jones keeping perennial number one Kenny G from the top spot. Like his previous multi-Grammy-winning recording Back on the Block recording, Q went through his mile-thick rolodex and called artists from several genres including jazz and hip hop. The album is a one-of-a-kind wonder from the master producer. Where else are you gonna have Phil Collins and Joshua Redman on a Duke Ellington composition? Or Herbie Hancock ripping a mean keyboard solo, the cast of Stomp, and a rap appearance from Shaquille O’Neal on “Stomp” – I mean, come on. In addition to the stellar names like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Bono, and Chaka Khan, you’ll find James Moody, Hubert Laws, Brandon Fields, Grant Geissman, Kirk Whalum, Take 6, and Toots Thielemans.

At number three is Jerald Daemyon, a Detroit native who became a breakout star in the mid-90s by blending classical violin technique with R&B, hip-hop, and contemporary jazz. He had a hit of sorts with his cover of Kool and the Gang’s “Summer Madness“. Daemyon produced, arranged, and programmed most of the Thinking About You himself. He even rapped and sang on a few tracks, which was highly unusual for a GRP artist at the time.

Top Contemporary Jazz Albums
Week of May 4, 1996

# Artist Album
1 Quincy Jones Q’s Jook Joint ▶
2 Kenny G Breathless ▶
3 Jerald Daemyon Thinking About You ▶
4 Will Downing Moods ▶
5 Randy Crawford Naked and True ▶
6 Boney James Seduction ▶
7 Fourplay Elixir ▶
8 Najee Najee Plays Songs from the Key of Life ▶
9 Soundtrack Get Shorty ▶
10 The Jazzmasters (Paul Hardcastle) The Jazzmasters II ▶
11 Bobby McFerrin Bang! Zoom ▶
12 David Sanborn Love Songs ▶
13 John Tesh Project Sax by the Fire ▶
14 John Tesh Project Sax on the Beach ▶
15 George Benson The Best of George Benson ▶
16 Avenue Blue Naked City ▶
17 Various Artists A Celebration of the Songs of the Beatles ▶
18 Paul Taylor On the Horn ▶
19 David Sanborn The Best of David Sanborn ▶
20 Incognito 100 Degrees and Rising ▶
21 David Benoit The Best of David Benoit 1987-1995 ▶
22 Bobby Caldwell Soul Survivor ▶
23 Michael Franks Abandoned Garden ▶
24 Keiko Matsui Sapphire ▶
25 Maysa Maysa ▶

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]]> https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-chart-april-24-1996/feed 0 4978 Sting, Branford, and Herbie https://contemporaryjazz.com/sting-branford-and-herbie https://contemporaryjazz.com/sting-branford-and-herbie#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:18:24 +0000 http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/?p=2097 If you have an iPad, I recommend downloading the free Sting 25 app. Sting is celebrating 25 years as a solo artist. Among the cool things in the app are clips from his 60th birthday concert, from early October, in which he teamed with other artists. On “Consider Me Gone,” we’re treated to Sting with […]

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]]> If you have an iPad, I recommend downloading the free Sting 25 app. Sting is celebrating 25 years as a solo artist. Among the cool things in the app are clips from his 60th birthday concert, from early October, in which he teamed with other artists. On “Consider Me Gone,” we’re treated to Sting with Branford Marsalis and Herbie Hancock. The man on the bass for that evening was another contemporary jazz legend, Christian McBride.

images from Sting 25 app

To celebrate his 60th birthday, Sting performed at the Beacon Theatre with friends including Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Robert Downey, Jr., and many more. In Sting 25, watch exclusive footage of performances from the benefit concert, then dive into an exploration of Sting’s 25 year solo career: the life, influences, activism and artistry of one of the greatest musicians of our time.

With unparalleled access to seminal performances, rare photos, and personal stories, this comprehensive appumentary depicts the past 25 years of Sting’s career as a renowned musician and humanitarian.

Discover the evolution of Sting’s solo career, the influences that have shaped his music, and his ongoing efforts as a global citizen and activist. The many facets of his career come to life in this appumentary through handwritten lyrics and journal entries, rare and intimate photos, in-depth interviews, and a variety of live concert footage, including EXCLUSIVE, all-star performances from his Sixtieth Birthday Celebration at the Beacon Theatre.

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]]> https://contemporaryjazz.com/sting-branford-and-herbie/feed 0 2097 Herbie Hancock Quote from 1983 https://contemporaryjazz.com/herbie-hancock-quote-from-1983 https://contemporaryjazz.com/herbie-hancock-quote-from-1983#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:22:36 +0000 http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/?p=1903 I’ve been researching contemporary jazz in the 80s and 90s and came across this great 1983 quote from Herbie Hancock: I don’t mind being classified as a jazz artist, but I do mind being restricted to being a jazz artist. My foundation has been in jazz, though I didn’t really start out that way. I […]

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]]> I’ve been researching contemporary jazz in the 80s and 90s and came across this great 1983 quote from Herbie Hancock:

I don’t mind being classified as a jazz artist, but I do mind being restricted to being a jazz artist. My foundation has been in jazz, though I didn’t really start out that way. I started in classical music, but my formative years were in jazz, and it makes a great foundation.

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