Herbie Hancock
Every record Herbie Hancock plays on that has been reviewed on Vinyl Standard: 55 records, 1962 to 1999, 11 as leader and 44 as sideman, most often alongside Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams. Every record below links to its full review, and every name links to that player’s own page or their circle on the map.
Most often with
The players who share the most reviewed records with Herbie Hancock. The number is how many records they made together that are reviewed here.
Played together
The records behind those numbers. Open a name to see every reviewed record Herbie Hancock and that player share.
With Ron Carter28 records
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1967A Day in the LifeWes Montgomery
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1968Down Here on the GroundWes Montgomery
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1968Speak Like a ChildHerbie Hancock
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969Power to the PeopleJoe Henderson
- 1969SchizophreniaWayne Shorter
- 1970Red ClayFreddie Hubbard
- 1970Uptown ConversationRon Carter
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1971Straight LifeFreddie Hubbard
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1978Third PlaneRon Carter / Herbie Hancock / Tony Williams
- 1982Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis
With Wayne Shorter17 records
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1966Free FormDonald Byrd
- 1966Search for the New LandLee Morgan
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1967Adam's AppleWayne Shorter
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969In a Silent WayMiles Davis
- 1969SchizophreniaWayne Shorter
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1975Native DancerWayne Shorter
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1980EtceteraWayne Shorter
With Tony Williams17 records
- 1963My Point of ViewHerbie Hancock
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969In a Silent WayMiles Davis
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1978Third PlaneRon Carter / Herbie Hancock / Tony Williams
- 1982Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis
With Miles Davis15 records
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969In a Silent WayMiles Davis
- 1971A Tribute to Jack JohnsonMiles Davis
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1972On the CornerMiles Davis
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
With Grady Tate9 records
- 1965I'm Tryin' to Get HomeDonald Byrd
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1966Goin' Out of My HeadWes Montgomery
- 1967A Day in the LifeWes Montgomery
- 1967California DreamingWes Montgomery
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1968Down Here on the GroundWes Montgomery
- 1968Road SongWes Montgomery
- 1970Uptown ConversationRon Carter
With Freddie Hubbard8 records
- 1962Takin' OffHerbie Hancock
- 1963Hub-TonesFreddie Hubbard
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1970Red ClayFreddie Hubbard
- 1971Straight LifeFreddie Hubbard
With Donald Byrd7 records
- 1962Royal FlushDonald Byrd
- 1963My Point of ViewHerbie Hancock
- 1964A New PerspectiveDonald Byrd
- 1965I'm Tryin' to Get HomeDonald Byrd
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1966Free FormDonald Byrd
- 1979ChantDonald Byrd
With Billy Higgins7 records
- 1962Royal FlushDonald Byrd
- 1962Takin' OffHerbie Hancock
- 1963Feelin' the SpiritGrant Green
- 1966Free FormDonald Byrd
- 1966Search for the New LandLee Morgan
- 1967CornbreadLee Morgan
- 1969Goin' WestGrant Green
Reviewed records
In the order they were recorded. Gold is the site’s rating out of five.
- 1962Royal FlushpianoDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1962Takin' OffLeader★★★★☆
- 1963Feelin' the SpiritpianoGrant Green★★★★☆
- 1963Hub-TonespianoFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1963My Point of ViewLeader★★★★☆
- 1963Seven Steps to Heavenpiano (New York session)Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1964A New PerspectivepianoDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1964Empyrean IslesLeader★★★★★
- 1964Inventions & DimensionsLeader★★★★☆
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropepianoMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1965E.S.P.pianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1965I'm Tryin' to Get HomepianoDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1965Maiden VoyageLeader★★★★★
- 1965My Funny ValentinepianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1965Up with Donald Byrdpiano; arranger and conductor (Cantaloupe Island)Donald Byrd★★★★☆
- 1966Four’ & MorepianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1966Free FormpianoDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1966Goin' Out of My HeadRoger Kellaway, pianoWes Montgomery★★★★☆
- 1966Search for the New LandpianoLee Morgan★★★★★
- 1966Speak No EvilpianoWayne Shorter★★★★★
- 1966The All Seeing EyepianoWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1967A Day in the LifepianoWes Montgomery★★★★★
- 1967Adam's ApplepianoWayne Shorter★★★★★
- 1967California DreamingpianoWes Montgomery★★★☆☆
- 1967CornbreadpianoLee Morgan★★★★★
- 1967Miles SmilespianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1967SorcererpianoMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundpianoKenny Burrell★★★☆☆
- 1968Down Here on the GroundpianoWes Montgomery★★★★☆
- 1968Miles in the Skyelectric piano (on “Stuff”), piano (elsewhere)Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1968NefertitipianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1968Road Songpiano (all except Serene)Wes Montgomery★★★☆☆
- 1968Speak Like a ChildLeader★★★★★
- 1969Filles de Kilimanjaroelectric piano (June sessions)Miles Davis★★★★★
- 1969Goin' WestpianoGrant Green★★★☆☆
- 1969In a Silent Wayelectric pianoMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1969Power to the Peopleelectric piano ('Black Narcissus', 'Afro-Centric', 'Power to the People') and acoustic piano ('Opus One-Point-Five', 'Isotope', 'Lazy Afternoon')Joe Henderson★★★★☆
- 1969SchizophreniapianoWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1970Red Clayelectric piano, Hammond organFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1970Uptown Conversationpiano, electric pianoRon Carter★★★★☆
- 1971A Tribute to Jack JohnsonorganMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1971Live-EvilkeyboardsMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1971MwandishiLeader★★★★☆
- 1971Straight LifeFender RhodesFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1972On the Cornerelectric pianoMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1973Head HuntersLeader★★★★★
- 1973SextantLeader★★★★☆
- 1975Native Dancerpiano, keyboardsWayne Shorter★★★★★
- 1976Water Babiespiano (1967 sessions), electric piano (1968 sessions)Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1978Third PlaneLeader★★★★★
- 1979ChantpianoDonald Byrd★★★★☆
- 1980EtceterapianoWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1982Wynton Marsalispiano (tracks 3, 5, 6)Wynton Marsalis★★★★☆
- 1983Future ShockLeader★★★★☆
- 1999The Illinois ConcertpianoEric Dolphy★★★★☆
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