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MUSIC INDUSTRY: Herbie Hancock Named New Los Angeles Philharmonic Creative Chair for Jazz

Grammy-winning pianist Herbie Hancock will take over for bassist Christian McBride next year as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz. The 69-year-old Hancock says the two-year stint involves choosing artists to perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Hancock says he wants to integrate jazz with other genres, from dance to film and computer graphics...

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18:51 on August 4 2009

Herbie Hancock new LA Phil jazz creative chair

Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Grammy-winning pianist Herbie Hancock will take over from bassist Christian McBride next year as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for... more info

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23:48 on August 4 2009

MUSIC INDUSTRY: Herbie Hancock Named New Los Angeles Philharmonic Creative Chair for Jazz

All About Jazz — Grammy-winning pianist Herbie Hancock will take over for bassist Christian McBride next year as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz. The 69-year-old... more info

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20:44 on August 4 2009

Herbie Hancock to start two-year stint in 2010 as LA Phil jazz creative chair

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Herbie Hancock has grand plans for his new position as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz. more info

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02:51 on August 5 2009