Jazz Pioneers

The KPBS Summer Music Series by KPBS

Jul 29, 202200:30:19Music

Music pioneer and jazz legend Herbie Hancock shares his musical influences, gives a history lesson on auto-tune, and reflects on the first time he saw Aretha Franklin perform. And Bill Caballero joins us to talk about hi...

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