Living legend Herbie Hancock headlines an epic evening at the Bowl to kick off the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, joined by the incomparable Marcus Miller and local soul superstar, Bumpy.
With an illustrious career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have influenced modern music like Herbie Hancock. He is the creative force behind classics such as "Cantaloupe Island," "Chameleon," and "Rockit." Hancock’s appeal transcends genre while maintaining his unmistakable style. Lauded by The Washington Post as “today’s greatest living artist,” seeing Herbie Hancock live is a privilege that should never be missed.
Consistently recognized as one of the greatest electric bassists of all time, Marcus Miller has been at the top of his game for over 30 years. Renowned for his legendary technique and feel, Miller has been the first-choice player for iconic artists such as Miles, Dizzy, Aretha, Chaka, Elton, and Herbie. Prepare to be blown away by Miller in his long-awaited Australian debut.
One of the country’s most vibrant and captivating soul singers, Bumpy completes this incredible line-up. This rare opportunity to see two of the most acclaimed and honored musicians of our time is one for the history books.
Living legend Herbie Hancock headlines an epic evening at the Bowl to kick off the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, joined on the line-up by the incomparable Marcus Miller and local soul superstar, Bumpy.With an illustrious career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, there are few artists who have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock.The creative force behind hundreds of classics such as Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon and Rockit, Hancock’s appeal transcends genre while maintaining an unmistakable style. Lauded by The Washington Post as “today’s greatest living artist”, the opportunity to see Herbie Hancock live is a privilege that should never be missed.Consistently recognised as one of the greatest electric bassists of all time, Marcus Miller has been at the top of his game for over 30 years. Renowned for his legendary technique and feel, Miller has been the first-choice player for artists so great they need only go by one name: Miles. Dizzy. Aretha. Chaka. Elton. Herbie. Prepare to be blown away by Miller in his long-awaited Australian debut.One of the country’s most vibrant and captivating soul singers, Bumpy completes this incredible line-up.This rare opportunity to see two of the most acclaimed and honoured musicians of our time is one for the history books.
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