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Tag: Herbie Hancock

Legendary pianist/composer Herbie Hancock recently performed at the Kennedy Center to kick off his current tour. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)
Posted inLifestyle

Herbie Hancock Delivers High-Energy Performance at the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. Siler June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

An enthusiastic Kennedy Center audience experienced an energetic performance from Herbie Hancock last week at the Kennedy Center.

Seated below the podium is U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, who played bongos at a jazz performance and education information program on April 19. The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

High School Musicians Give Their Own Lesson in Jazz

by Brenda C. Siler April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Talking to the audience about their process are pianists, composers and producers Robert Glasper and Jason Moran performed a dual piano concert at the Kennedy Center on April 16, celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)
Posted inLifestyle

Robert Glasper and Jason Moran Create a Piano Lounge

by Brenda C. Siler April 18, 2022April 20, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

Ledisi Concert Wows with Nina Simone Tribute

by Brenda C. Siler March 15, 2022March 17, 2022
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Chairman Herbie Hancock and Tom Oren, winner of the institute's 2018 International Piano Competition, perform during the annual competition gala at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in D.C. on Dec. 3. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz)
Posted inLifestyle

Herbie Hancock Partners on Learning Tools for Kindergarteners

by Brenda C. Siler June 23, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inLifestyle

International Jazz Day to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Global Concert

by WI Guest Author April 28, 2021December 21, 2021
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard (center) receives the 2019 Maria Fisher Founder's Award from Herbie Hancock during the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition finals on Dec. 2. Also onstage is (from left) guitarist Lionel Loueke, actor Keith David, vocalist Lizz Wright, NEA jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Guitar at Forefront in Herbie Hancock Jazz Competition

by Shevry Lassiter December 4, 2019December 21, 2021
Courtesy of hancockinstitute.org
Posted inLifestyle

Herbie Hancock Jazz Institute Semifinalists Announced

by WI Guest Author November 25, 2019December 21, 2021
Warren Shadd (Courtesy of Shadd Pianos)
Posted inLifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

D.C. Resident is the Musician Behind the SHADD Piano

by Stacy M. Brown November 20, 2019December 21, 2021
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Chairman Herbie Hancock and Tom Oren, winner of the institute's 2018 International Piano Competition, perform during the annual competition gala at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in D.C. on Dec. 3. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz)
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Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Awards Top Piano Prize at Kennedy Center Gala

by Brenda C. Siler December 4, 2018October 31, 2020

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