Nostalgia In Grand Place : Herbie Hancock • TRIBUTE
Arnaud Guichard (tenor/soprano sax) ; Jerry Kuan (keys) ; Federico Pecoraro (electric bass) ; Martin Méreau (drums)
As part of the Nostalgia in Grand Place series, Arnaud Guichard pays tribute to one of the most visionary artists in the history of jazz: Herbie Hancock.
First recognised in the 1960s as an exceptional pianist and composer, notably alongside Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock has continued to redefine the contours of modern jazz over the decades. From his acoustic masterpieces to his electric explorations, from post-bop to funk, through synthesised textures and some of the boldest grooves in jazz, he has shaped a body of work that is free, refined, inventive and instantly recognisable.
With pieces that have become emblematic, such as Maiden Voyage, Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon and Dolphin Dance, Herbie Hancock opened up a singular path — a jazz of movement, colour and texture, where harmonic sophistication meets rhythmic energy, the drive of groove and a constant search for sound.
Through this programme, Arnaud Guichard explores that legacy with both respect and freedom, reconnecting with the spirit of a music in which listening, pulse and invention hold a central place.
A return to a time when jazz became, all at once, substance, groove and vision.