This first episode of Season 7 of the VMP Anthology Podcast introduces some of the folks we’ll hear from this season sharing their thoughts on Herbie Hancock’s artistry, what makes him special, and why he’s such a joy to work with. We start with Wayne Shorter, Larry Klein, and Ron Carter, and hear from Bernie Grundman, who remastered this box set, as well as Robert Glasper and Corinne Bailey Rae. 

Without further ado, here’s the Story of Herbie Hancock: