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Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
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50 of 60(83%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
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A Unique Experience
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Posted 08/21/2009
by latecomer
With 2 masters playing together, it was beyond my expectation. In addition, I love the program.
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Review 2 for Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hnacock and Lang Lang at the Hollywood Bowl
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Favorite moment: My favorite moment was when I heard Rhapsody in Blue, it was chilling and drew tears to my ears, because it was played beautifully. @
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Posted 08/17/2009
by Squientsquirrel
I was mesmerized all througout the concert by the two pianoist.
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Favorite moment: My favorite moment was when I heard Rhapsody in Blue, it was chilling and drew tears to my ears, because it was played beautifully. @
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Review 3 for Herbie Hancock
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A Magical Evening
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Favorite moment: The funniest moment was when Herbie Hancock had to go backstage to get his reading glasses. @
Posted 08/14/2009
by HeBeeandGeeBee
With a picnic basket full of bread, wine and cheese, there was no better way to spend a beautiful Los Angeles evening with finest music and great company!
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Favorite moment: The funniest moment was when Herbie Hancock had to go backstage to get his reading glasses. @
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Review 4 for Herbie Hancock
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Love Herbie Hancock
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Posted 08/13/2009
by artistj
Venue was somewhat impersonal - too large but performance was wonderful
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Review 5 for Herbie Hancock
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Rhapsodies in Technicolor
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Posted 08/13/2009
by lavendergarlic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
There are few artists who could leave the entire Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra on stage to go find his reading glasses, but Herbie Hancock, pioneer of electronic jazz, and pianist extraordinaire, could - and did. If that didn't serve to emphasize Mr. Hancock's stature in the pantheon of jazz musicians, his performance with classically trained pianist Lang Lang certainly did. The concert was equal parts intimate dueling piano bar and epic orchestral feat Hollywood Bowl style. The fusion of Lang's classical training (and dizzying talent) with Hancock's looser jazz stylings made for a thrilling night. Their rendition of Rhapsody in Blue, which departed from the original only in delicate flourishes on the keyboard - played more to pay homage to it's dynamism than anything else. Overall, the evening was high with excitement, even the audience's silence carried the whisper of anticipation for what would be heard next. It was clear that the fusion of jazz and classical inspired everyone from the conductor to tiniest audience member - from the first to the last note.
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Review 6 for Herbie Hancock
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Genius!
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Favorite moment: All of the improvised duets between Hancock and Lang were unforgettable. @
Posted 08/12/2009
by Rhez
Location: Los Angeles
Herbie Hancock strikes again with his special brand of experimental collaborations. This time the incredible Mr. Hancock teams up with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and world renown pianist Lang Lang. The show was nothing short of amazing. Hancock has been known to work with artists across an array of unique styles reaching far beyond his jazz roots. While both artists performed incredible solo numbers the real meat of the show was when Hancock and Lang sat at the two facing pianos center stage. Lang Lang's spirited performance meshed perfectly with Hancock's own considerable charisma. From the first duet to the encore two artists at the top of their field delivered an evening of musical genius. Of course what concert pianist/jazz collaboration would be complete without Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Blending the classic composition with improvisation the two pianist turned Gershwin into something fresh and new.
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Favorite moment: All of the improvised duets between Hancock and Lang were unforgettable. @
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Review 7 for Herbie Hancock
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Magnetic rapport
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Favorite moment: Two moments actually: Lang Lang playing a Chopin Etude and Hancock improvising on Maiden Voyage. @
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Posted 08/11/2009
by Bob53
Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang clearly enjoy playing together and their duets convey that pleasure. The Los Angeles Philharmonic was i superb form and the clarity of the sound, whether it was the full orchestra or a quiet string of notes from Hancock or Lang, was terrifically lucid.
the selection of pieces was excellent. The pacing of the concert was skillful.
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Favorite moment: Two moments actually: Lang Lang playing a Chopin Etude and Hancock improvising on Maiden Voyage. @
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Review 8 for Herbie Hancock
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Disappointing and boring
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Posted 08/11/2009
by fgm01
Location: Culver City
I had high hopes for this event. I thought it would be interesting to see the different styles of Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang together. I am not a classical music or jazz connoisseur by any means, I was just looking for a good show.
While I appreciated the technical ability and virtousity of both performers, on the whole this concert was very disappointing. It almost put me to sleep. There was nothing dynamic about it. When both were playing together, it was hard to tell who was playing which part, so there was no benefit from there being two pianists. Probably a concert with either one playing alone would have been better. Or buying a CD. But as far as entertainment goes, this was a dud.
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Review 9 for Herbie Hancock
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A little bit boring
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Posted 08/10/2009
by ipid
Location: los angeles
The first piece was pretty boring, but love the solo piano sessions & Gershwin piece.
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Review 10 for Herbie Hancock
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great
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Posted 08/10/2009
by imkuo
It was a great night. The music is perfects, but the only thing is that two airplane were pass through.
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Review 11 for Herbie Hancock
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wonderful
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Posted 08/10/2009
by HHnLLfan
this was an excellent show. the venue, as always, was incredible. Hollywood Bowl is a unique and fun experience; what other venue lets you bring your own food and alcohol? HH was in excellent form, as was LL. Plenty of time was given to them individually, as a duet, and accompanied by the always wonderful LA Phil, and the musical selections were very nice. 5 stars.
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Review 12 for Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock is a musical genius!
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Posted 08/10/2009
by Pookina
I really thought we would get more jazz/funk from this show. instead we got classical music all night but the music we heard at the Bowl was amazing and powerful nonetheless. It was a great show and Herbie Hancock's ability to play the piano alongside Lang Lang and the LA Philharmonic was amazing and awe-inspiring!! Truly great show!!
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Review 13 for Herbie Hancock
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Dynamic Duo!
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Favorite moment: Lang Lang's unaccompanied solo. BEAUTIFUL. @
Posted 08/10/2009
by princessJO
Location: Beverly Hills
I love jazz & classical music, this was a real treat! The setlist was a bit more classical than I had hoped for, but still amazing!
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Favorite moment: Lang Lang's unaccompanied solo. BEAUTIFUL. @
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Review 14 for Herbie Hancock
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Lame
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Favorite moment: when it was over @
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Posted 08/10/2009
by dglasgal
only a few bars of funky stuff, mostly lame philharmonic repeats you can see any day of the week. If I wanted to hear Gershwin, i woulda went to my grandmas old age home and listened to her phonograph. another Hollywood bowl rip-off. They promise greatness but rarely deliver.
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Review 15 for Herbie Hancock
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What a clash!!!!
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Favorite moment: '''when Herbie forgot his glasses.. the conductor John Axelrod and Lang-Lang gave a chuckle.. had the audiance laughing......that was a moment" @
Opening act(s): L.A.Phil Harmonic ... Overture to The Marriage of Figaro @
Posted 08/10/2009
by CKDubsGirl
Location: garden
Herbie... tamed the keys with soulful jazz vibes giving us Allegoro up beat tunes.. and Lang-lang graced the keys with toned Andante.... together... what an amaziiiing night Chris and I had..... looking forward to the next one!
Misti & Chris
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Favorite moment: '''when Herbie forgot his glasses.. the conductor John Axelrod and Lang-Lang gave a chuckle.. had the audiance laughing......that was a moment" @
Opening act(s): L.A.Phil Harmonic ... Overture to The Marriage of Figaro @
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Review 16 for Herbie Hancock
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Loved it!
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Favorite moment: The duel at the end. @
Posted 08/10/2009
by kkandula
Location: Los Angeles, CA
The concert was amazing. Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang have very distinct styles, but this concert brought them together to create an extraordinary experience. The evening was a medley of Hancock's whimsical Jazz and Lang Lang's fluid interpretation of the classics, along with a delightful Chinese folk piece, and an invigorating duel to end the evening. The venue also added to the experience both in terms of the ambiance and also in terms of the beautiful crisp sound that the natural amphitheater affords.
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Review 17 for Herbie Hancock
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Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock - double magic!
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Favorite moment: Herbie and LangLang's individual solo performances + Josh Groban's surprise number. @
Posted 08/10/2009
by HBowler
Location: Rowland Heights
INCREDIBLE!!! A magical performance by two masters at the piano under a lovely moonlit sky in Los Angeles -- could not have been more perfect! Those who left early missed a grand surprise when Josh Groban sang towards the end -- I only wish he rendered one more song.
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Favorite moment: Herbie and LangLang's individual solo performances + Josh Groban's surprise number. @
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Review 18 for Herbie Hancock
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Absolutely amazing
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Favorite moment: HH & LL performing Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" @
Posted 08/10/2009
by insectoria
Location: Los Angeles
A perfect night of classical meets jazz. Though Herbie was the headliner, I have to say Lang Lang totally stole the show. He is a genius. It was also a special treat to see them with the LA Phil with conductor Axelrod. One of the best shows I've seen at the Bowl.
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Favorite moment: HH & LL performing Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" @
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Review 19 for Herbie Hancock
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Rhapsody in Polarity
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Favorite moment: Hancock tonal interludes in the middle of Rhapsody in Blue @
Setlist: Marriage of Figaro, Concerto in C maj-von Williams, Liebestraum-Listz, Hancock medley mix, Mambo, Rhapsody in Blue, variations on whatever @
Opening act(s): none @
Posted 08/10/2009
by MMMD
Location: LA
They walk out on the stage, white suit-black suit, older-younger, African American-Chinese and settle themselves onto the opposing, nestled pianos, the anticipation and excitement growing. HH excuses himself to change glasses. He feels like a familiar friend already. Then, off they go. LangLang with his floating, flying, dancing precision and range, Hancock with his close to the key, efficient almost blocky hand style, playing familiar vs tonal, rehearsed vs improvised, lyrical vs soul. Clearly delighting in the dance they created, they played off each other brilliantly. I love Rhapsody in Blue. This rendition was like no other, filled witih contrasts, precision synchrony and refreshing departures. Okay, so they hugged alot alot, and held hands alot alot, and bobbed heads over the microphone at frequent short range. Seemed a bit much, but if that's all part of the magic, and magic it was...so be it. When and where next? Count me in.
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Favorite moment: Hancock tonal interludes in the middle of Rhapsody in Blue @
Setlist: Marriage of Figaro, Concerto in C maj-von Williams, Liebestraum-Listz, Hancock medley mix, Mambo, Rhapsody in Blue, variations on whatever @
Opening act(s): none @
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Review 20 for Herbie Hancock
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Calm soothing night
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Posted 08/10/2009
by piatortilla
The show was a very serene and just the thing for a relaxing saturday night. I was hoping he would play more jazzy and known music yet nonetheless still good.
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