Rockit

Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” broke barriers with its fusion of jazz, funk, and early ‘80s electronic beats, amplified by DXT’s innovative turntable work and a surreal music video. Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” rides a vibrant wave of…

Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night ache. The Modern Jazz Quartet reshapes “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” with chamber…

Herbie Hancock's 'Future Shock' feat. 'Rockit' is his thirty-fifth album released in August, 1983 by Columbia.

Herbie Hancock, U2, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, The Beat, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Greg Kihn, The Police, Elton John, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

This day (April 12, 1940 ), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock, an American pianist, keyboardist and composer.

Herbie Hancock, The Cure, Violent Femmes, Tracy Chapman, Chaka Khan, Soul II Soul, Stray Cats, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, R.E.M., Judas Priest

As we wish, today, English visual artist Jamie Hewlett a Happy 54th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Gorillaz , he co-founded with Damon Albarn