MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Herbie Hancock at Sound Board, 10/10

MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Herbie Hancock at Sound Board on Thursday, October 10, at 8:00pm.

Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, Hancock has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. In addition to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every jazz movement since the 1960's. As a member of the MiLes Davis Quintet, he became one of the pioneers of the avant-garde sound. His recordings during the 70's combined electric jazz with funk and rock sounds in an innovative style that continues to influence contemporary music. Rockit and Future Shock marked Hancock's foray into electronic dance music and included several chart-topping hits. During the same period he continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P., which included ex-MiLes Davis bandmates Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams.

Hancock received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year for River: The Joni Letters and two 2011 Grammy Awards for his recently released globally collaborative CD, The Imagine Project. Many of his compositions, including "Cantaloupe Island," "Maiden Voyage," "Watermelon Man," and "Chameleon," are modern standards that have had a profound effect on all styles of modern music.

Tickets ($50.00, $45.00 and $40.00) go on sale Friday April 26 at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available through the Sound Board Box Office Wednesday, Friday-Sunday.