9/26/2002 - Herbie Hancock Quartet at Humphrey's by the Bay.

I've seen Herbie Hancock play twice now. Both times he demonstrated
an endearing sense of humor and modesty. Both times he complained about
how cold it was. It was outside in the marine fog you see in San Diego
towards the end of summer. This time, the wind kept blowing sheets of music
off (out) from inside his piano - he kept playing - at one point turning
around to give the audience a smug smile and a thumbs up. When one member
of the audience handed him a clip (hair-clip?) like object, he grinned
and offered to bring the person on tour.

Also different this time - Mr. Hancock chatted with us (at us) about
the pieces beforehand. They started with a rendition of Dolphin Dance
that came out somewhat dark and moody (deliciously appropriate for a dark
and chilly evening) which showcased the saxaphone player. The piece
morphed into something beautiful which I couldn't identify.

The second piece in the set was a composition of said saxaphone player.
They followed that with a Bill Evans piece - described as "some pretty
hot stuff" and it was quite groovier than I remember Bill Evans. To give
you an idea of how - it turned into a great rendition of Chameleon! I
didn't think it could be done on an acoustic bass - the bass player was
all over his fret.

I don't have my notes with me now, so I can't identify the closing
number - but it seemlessly segued into Footprints which just made
my entire evening. We then made him come back out for an encore and
Maiden Voyage.

Thanks Mr. Hancock.


Also do any Japanophiles here know where this quote comes from?
Or if it's accurate?

"Tsuyoku nakereba ikiru koto wa dekinai,
Yasashiku nakereba ikiru shikaku ga nai."

I translate it as:
"Without strength one cannot live,
Without compassion one does not deserve to live."