Friday, February 8, 12 noon, tickets from $21
YOU’LL KNOW WHEN YOU GET THERE: ON HERBIE HANCOCK AND THE MWANDISHI BAND
“ I've been captivated by Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi band for many years. The story of how Hancock took this novel direction engages numerous important issues about the evolution of musical forms, racial identity, and creative uses of technology.”- jazz historian and musician Bob Gluck
Renowned jazz historian/musician Bob Gluck reveals the many ingredients that helped to create Herbie Hancock’s totally unique and wonderfully spontaneous “grand experiment”: the Mwandishi Band.
From 1970-1973 this exploratory ensemble extended the “open” approach of Miles Davis' second quintet, of which Herbie Hancock was an integral member. Utilizing everything from the experimental use of synthesizers, fusing a wild assortment of musical genres, African and American cultures and earthy, acoustic sounds, The Mwandishi Band approached every one of their performances with the attitude and intent of it bringing bringing forth something totally new, exciting and innovative…and more often than not it did! The band’s lasting influence on jazz and American Popular music is felt to this day
From Herbie Hancock’s work with Miles Davis, to the experimental use of synthesizers, fusing an assortment of musical genres, American and African cultures, and acoustic and electronic sounds, the band created some of the most innovative and exciting music of the 1970s and helped to re-shape jazz and American popular music.
"With his exhaustive research and detailed interviews, Bob Gluck brings the nature and workings of this amazing and influential ensemble to life."
- Pat Metheny
"Bob Gluck's book is a major accomplishment and welcomed addition to jazz literature, shedding light on the days when experimental and popular music flourished as one in America..."
- Howard Mandel
Mwandishi band book blog: http://bobgluck.com/
Bob plays Mwandishi music: http://www.electricsongs.com/mwandishimusic/
92YTribeca, 92nd Street Y's downtown center located at 200 Hudson Street, helps 92Y carry on its mission to serve the community and the world in a remarkable way by providing exceptional programs across the spectrum—in the arts and culture, Jewish life and education, health and fitness and personal growth and travel. As part of 92nd Street Y, their mission downtown is to bring together and inspire a diverse community of people from New York City and beyond.
92YTribeca Nightlife-featuring music, film, theater and comedy-offers outstanding live experiences for audiences, performers and participants alike. As part of that effort, 92YTribeca showcases new and emerging work; explores current trends and news; offers a fresh look at Jewish culture and ideas; and supports a sustainable, healthy environment.
Daytime at 92YTribeca is where downtown's most influential, intellectual, lead-your-own-personal-revolution classes, lectures and events are delivered by the experts who've made 92nd Street Y one of New York's most revered cultural and social destinations. Their daytime programming serves the diverse urban market in one of downtown's most vibrant communities.
200 Hudson Street features a performance stage with full bar for live music, comedy, theater, digital media, performance art, speakers and dance; a 72-seat movie theater featuring a variety of domestic and international films, shorts and digital media; a wireless cafe, serving fresh, local food and drinks; a lecture hall and rooms for talks, tastings, classes and more; and an art gallery offering rotating exhibits. Other programs include Jewish cultural events and celebrations, opportunities for community service throughout the city, and fun activities like summer softball in Central Park and white water rafting trips.
92YTribeca and 92Y are non-profit cultural and community centers serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. They rely on support from our donors and patrons. Their help enables us to enrich the lives of over 300,000 peoples' lives each year.
Comments