Jazz legend Herbie Hancock in Sydney for two nights only
Image: Herbie Hancock performing at the Opera House in 2019. Photo credit: Prudence Upton
By ASPEN ABNER
Four years after his last sold-out Sydney Opera House performance, Herbie Hancock is making his long-awaited return for two nights only.
From October 11th to October 12th, Herbie Hancock will deliver two unmissable performances at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Spanning over his seven-decade career, the Chicago-born Hancock first gained prominence in the 60s as a part of The Miles Davis Quintet before releasing his record-breaking album Head Hunters.
Since then, he’s amassed 14 Grammy awards and created cult-classic songs such as Watermelon Man, Rockit, Future Shock and more.
Known as a jazz-funk icon, Hancock’s upcoming performance will showcase a career-spanning set featuring new material alongside beloved favourites.
Herbie Hancock says, “Returning to the Sydney Opera House again is a special experience that I’m so excited about. It’s a unique feeling to be on stage in such an iconic building on beautiful Sydney Harbour.”
This performance is part of the Opera House’s year-round Contemporary Music program.
Sydney Opera House Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall says: “A true icon of modern music transcending both genre and era, few artists have come close to exerting the indelible influence Herbie Hancock has had on music – let alone on contemporary jazz – from performing with Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter to collaborating with Stevie Wonder and Kendrick Lamar. Hancock’s place as a titan of the form is unassailable, come hear him bring the House down, one more time.”
General tickets are on sale now and can either be purchased online at sydneyoperahouse.com or by calling +61 2 9250 7777.
