Herbie Hancock Archives - The Washington Informer

Herbie Hancock Archives - The Washington Informer

The U.S. Department of State presented the U.S. Global Music Ambassadors, an initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube, in the Treaty Room at the State Department on June 24. Mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves, composer Justin Tranter, rapper Chuck D, Lyor Cohen, global head of music for Google and YouTube, U.S, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, country singer Lainey Wilson, composer/producer/singer BRELAND, blues singer Grace Bowers and rapper Armani White were present for the event. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

State Department, Google and YouTube Partner to Spread American Music Around the World

by Brenda C. SilerJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new partnership with Google and YouTube to introduce the U.S. Global Music Ambassadors, a group of 11 music artists representing various genres, races, genders, and advocacy issues, who will travel to other countries to strengthen relationships through cultural exchanges.

"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)

DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Legendary pianist/composer Herbie Hancock recently performed at the Kennedy Center to kick off his current tour. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

Herbie Hancock Delivers High-Energy Performance at the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. SilerJune 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Seated below the podium is U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, who played bongos at a jazz performance and education information program on April 19. The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

High School Musicians Give Their Own Lesson in Jazz

by Brenda C. SilerApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Talking to the audience about their process are pianists, composers and producers Robert Glasper and Jason Moran performed a dual piano concert at the Kennedy Center on April 16, celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

Robert Glasper and Jason Moran Create a Piano Lounge

by Brenda C. SilerApril 18, 2022April 20, 2022

Ledisi Concert Wows with Nina Simone Tribute

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 15, 2022March 17, 2022

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Chairman Herbie Hancock and Tom Oren, winner of the institute's 2018 International Piano Competition, perform during the annual competition gala at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in D.C. on Dec. 3. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz)

Herbie Hancock Partners on Learning Tools for Kindergarteners

by Brenda C. SilerJune 23, 2021December 21, 2021

International Jazz Day to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Global Concert

by WI Guest AuthorApril 28, 2021December 21, 2021

Trumpeter Terence Blanchard (center) receives the 2019 Maria Fisher Founder's Award from Herbie Hancock during the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition finals on Dec. 2. Also onstage is (from left) guitarist Lionel Loueke, actor Keith David, vocalist Lizz Wright, NEA jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Guitar at Forefront in Herbie Hancock Jazz Competition

by Shevry LassiterDecember 4, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of hancockinstitute.org

Herbie Hancock Jazz Institute Semifinalists Announced

by WI Guest AuthorNovember 25, 2019December 21, 2021