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Herbie Hancock 허비 행콕

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Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. He started his career with trumpeter Donald Byrd's group. Hancock soon joined the Miles Davis Quintet, where he helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. In the 1970s, he experimented with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles using a wide array of synthesizers and electronics.

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Herbie Hancock (허비 행콕) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Blue Note.

Details

• Genre: jazz, bebop, jazz fusion
• Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing, MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction
• Born: April 12, 1940
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: musician, bandleader, and composer
• Name: Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
• Birth Date: 1940년 4월 12일
• Profession: 재즈 음악가, 밴드리더, 작곡가

Source reconciliation

• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 허비 핸콕; KoreaAPI uses 허비 행콕 (chosen by source authority).
• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Herbie Hancock; KoreaAPI uses 허비 행콕 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-17 · 5 verified snapshots.

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