Quotes by Herbie Hancock

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Statements and quotes by Herbie Hancock from interviews and other sources.

'Miles taught me how to turn a mistake into an opportunity'

During his time with the Miles Davis Quintet (1963–68). Based on the well-known episode where Miles turned Herbie's 'wrong' chord into part of the music.

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"Miles told us: there are no wrong notes. It's what you do with them next that matters."

Hancock recalled this lesson from the Second Great Quintet years in his memoir.

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