fRUITY-FRESH | 什锦杂谈 84 Herbie Hancock 大师中的战斗师

Herbie Hancock 的专辑 Crossings 于1972年发布，是他探索爵士、电子和实验音乐融合的里程碑之作。这张专辑是他的 Mwandishi 三部曲之一，延续了1971年发布的 Mwandishi，并在1973年的 Sextant 中达到高潮。这三部曲展示了 Hancock 及其六重奏团队在爵士即兴和电子音色上的大胆实验，是他音乐生涯中非常创新的一个阶段。Crossings 是 Hancock 与他的 Mwandishi 乐队合作的产物，乐队由 Patrick Gleeson 担任合成器角色。Gleeson 是电子乐先锋之一，为该专辑的声音结构贡献了极大的影响。专辑中的电子实验风格在爵士乐领域非常前卫，尤其是 Patrick Gleeson 对合成器的运用，引入了比以往更丰富的声音纹理，这种探索不仅对后来的爵士融合风格产生深远影响，也在电子音乐领域打开了一扇新的大门，为后来的艺术家提供了灵感。专辑中广泛使用了 ARP 合成器，尤其在当时仍然是新颖的 Moog 合成器，使专辑充满了太空般的氛围和未来感。总的来说，Crossings 不仅是一张具有深度和实验性的专辑，也体现了Herbie Hancock在音乐道路上不断探索和创新的精神。

Herbie Hancock’s 1972 album Crossings marked a milestone in blending jazz, electronic, and experimental music. Part of his Mwandishi trilogy, it followed Mwandishi (1971) and peaked with Sextant (1973). This trilogy showcased Hancock and his sextet’s bold experiments in jazz improvisation and electronic sounds, representing a highly innovative phase in his career. Crossings was created with the Mwandishi band, featuring Patrick Gleeson on synthesizers. Gleeson, a pioneer in electronic music, significantly shaped the album‘s sound, bringing richer textures and a futuristic feel through extensive use of ARP and Moog synthesizers, which were groundbreaking in jazz. The album’s pioneering electronic style influenced future jazz fusion and opened new pathways in electronic music, inspiring many artists.

Herbie Hancock – Empyrean Isles

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Label: Blue Note

Herbie的头铁程度绝对是一流的，包容度也是极高的。从传统爵士乐向放克摇滚类型转变，也不抗拒吸收嘻哈元素。

乐于接受新鲜事物，或许是他成功的音乐生涯不可或缺的因素。

开头视频为肯尼迪音乐中心为Herbie举办的致敬演出。

Herbie is absolutely a top-notch tough guy and extremely accommodating. Shifting from traditional jazz to funk, he is also not resistant to absorbing hip-hop elements.

His willingness to embrace the new may have been integral to his successful musical career.

The opening video is of the Kennedy Center for Music tribute show for Herbie.

Herbie Hancock – Flood

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FRUITY-PICK: Actual Proof

LABEL: CBS/Sony

Herbie Hancock 的专辑 Flood 是一张现场录音专辑，1975 年录制于东京，展示了他的爵士融合风格的巅峰。这张专辑涵盖了 Hancock 的经典作品以及他与 The Headhunters 乐队合作的前卫曲目，是了解他如何将爵士、放克和电子音乐结合的极佳范例。专辑的特色在于其充满实验性和复杂性的即兴演奏。专辑曲目包括《Actual Proof》、《Watermelon Man》和《Chameleon》等，Hancock 和乐队以大胆的节奏和旋律编排推动了融合爵士的边界。《Actual Proof》是一首充满技巧的曲目，以复杂的节奏结构和高超的键盘演奏著称，展示了 Hancock 在爵士键盘领域的精湛技艺。此外，这张专辑也反映了当时 Hancock 对电子合成器的探索，他运用了ARP合成器和Fender Rhodes电钢琴，使得音色更加前卫。Flood 不仅是一场音乐盛宴，还捕捉了 Hancock 和 Headhunters 乐队与日本观众的互动，这种现场氛围为专辑增添了独特的活力和感染力。

Herbie Hancock’s “Flood” is a live album recorded in Tokyo in 1975, showcasing his jazz fusion style at its peak. The album features Hancock’s classic pieces and avant-garde tracks with The Headhunters, serving as an excellent example of his fusion of jazz, funk, and electronic music. It stands out for its experimental, complex improvisation, with tracks like “Actual Proof,”“Watermelon Man,”and “Chameleon” pushing the boundaries of fusion jazz through bold rhythms and intricate melodies. “Actual Proof” is especially notable for its complex rhythmic structure and Hancock’s exceptional keyboard skills, underscoring his expertise in jazz keyboard. Flood also reflects Hancock’s then-nascent exploration of electronic synthesizers, featuring ARP synths and Fender Rhodes electric piano, which add a futuristic sound. Beyond the music, the album captures Hancock and The Headhunters’ dynamic interaction with the Japanese audience, infusing the live recording with unique energy and vitality.

Herbie Hancock – Takin’ Off

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FRUITY-PICK: Watermelon Man

LABEL: Blue Note

Herbie Hancock 的专辑《Takin‘ Off》是他作为领衔艺术家发布的第一张录音室专辑，于1962年通过 Blue Note 唱片公司发行。经典的《Watermelon Man》就出自这张专辑，这首曲子以其即兴爵士旋律和轻松的节奏而闻名，后来还被 Mongo Santamaria 改编成了拉丁爵士版本，并大获成功。《Takin’ Off》的风格独特，融合了 Hard Bop 和灵魂爵士 Soul Jazz 的元素，同时也展现了 Hancock 作为钢琴家的技巧和创造力。专辑中的曲目展示了他出色的旋律感和复杂的和声结构，也为后来的即兴爵士乐奠定了基础。乐队阵容包括 Freddie Hubbard 担任小号手、Dexter Gordon 担任次中音萨克斯手、Butch Warren 担任贝斯手和 Billy Higgins 担任鼓手。这些音乐家的合作为专辑增添了浓厚的即兴色彩，使其成为 Blue Note 唱片历史上的经典之作。这张专辑的发行不仅奠定了 Hancock 在爵士乐界的地位，也为他日后转向融合爵士、放克等风格打下了坚实的基础。

Herbie Hancock‘s album Takin’ Off is his first studio album as a lead artist, released in 1962 through Blue Note Records. The album is most famous for the classic track ”Watermelon Man,“ known for its improvisational jazz melody and relaxed rhythm. This piece was later adapted by Mongo Santamaria into a Latin jazz version, achieving great success. Takin‘ Off features a unique style that blends elements of hard bop and soul jazz, showcasing Hancock’s skill and creativity as a pianist. The tracks on the album demonstrate his exceptional sense of melody and complex harmonic structures, laying a foundation for future jazz improvisation. The collaboration among these musicians adds a rich improvisational feel to the album, making it a classic in Blue Note‘s history. The release of this album not only established Hancock’s place in the jazz world but also laid a solid foundation for his later explorations into fusion jazz, funk, and other styles.

Herbie Hancock – Maiden Voyage

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Label: Blue Note

今天有位远道而来的客人，特意从宁夏跑来上海看Herbie Hancock的演出。顺带买一些盘。交谈过程中聊到同样是马上要来演出的Jaubi，于是便向他推荐了The Deconstructed Ego这张专辑。客人十分喜欢，高兴的跟着唱了起来，并交流了鼓谱是如何变成词谱的的故事。

说回Herbie，就不得不提到Head Hunter和Future Shock这两张专辑。无疑改变了当时音乐产业的游戏规则，甚至直到今天。

那么今日给大家分享Herbie的另一张专辑Maiden Voyage中的同名歌曲，也是他在Blue Note所发行的最后一张专辑。一同分享的还有Mr Juke多年后在Blue Note Re:imagined中发行的翻录版本。

Today we have a customer who came all the way from Ningxia. He came to Shanghai to see Herbie Hancock’s show and to buy some records on the way. Between our conversation, we talked about Jaubi, who is also coming to China soon, so we played The Deconstructed Ego album to him. Our customer liked it so much that he happily sang along and exchanged stories about how the drum sheet music became the lyric sheet music.

Back to Herbie, we have to mention the albums Head Hunter and Future Shock when it comes to him. Undoubtedly a game changer at the time, and even to this day have a profound impact.

So today I‘m sharing a song of the same name from Herbie’s other album Maiden Voyage, his last album on Blue Note. Along with it is Mr Juke‘s cover version released years later on Blue Note Re:imagined.

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