Herbie Hancock

A Living Legend, Always Looking Forward

After Herbie Hancock’s 2024 performance at Symphony Center, the Chicago Tribune hailed him as “one of music’s most catalytic forces,” seamlessly navigating his vast catalog with playfully electric energy and charm. In his 85th year and 15th appearance on the stage of Orchestra Hall, he remains the epitome of innovation — constantly evolving his sound and discovering new ways to communicate through music.

Performers
Herbie Hancock piano and keyboards
Terence Blanchard trumpet
James Genus bass
Lionel Loueke guitar and vocals
Jaylen Petinaud drums

Sponsors
Funding for educational programs during the 2025/26 Season of SCP Jazz has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judith Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.

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