Han‧cock, Her‧bie /ˈhænkɒk $ -kɑːk, ˈhɜːbiǁˈhɜːr-/
(1940–) an American
jazz pianist and
composer. He has played with many other musicians and was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the 1960s. He is well known for mixing elements of
jazz,
funk,
rock,
soul and
HIPHOP. His most well-known record is
Head Hunters (1973) and his songs include
Watermelon Man and
Rockit.
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