Herbie Hancock's all-star set

http://www.ted.com Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock delivers a stunning performance alongside two old friends -- past drummer for The Headhunters, Harvey Mason and bassist Marcus Miller. Listen to the end to hear them sweeten the classic "Watermelon Man."

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[braindoodle89]

yes, I want science too, but I also LOVE Herbie Hancock. It's an enjoyable performance.

[warnerm666]

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design...

This video is part of the Entertainment bit.

[Gammodore]

the dislikers can go fuck themselves

[kax61]

All three of them know they play some insane music.....but they keep on doing it!

[Borismusic7]

YEAAAAH..... GREAAAAAT !!!

[theislandmedic]

UNBELIEVABLY ETERNAL.

[vistvan62]

-ABSOLUT SERIOUS TRACK A BIT AN EXCESSIVELY FOR ME RIGHT NOW...

[Theogouzaire]

This video is part of all three...

[tuhsdxas]

@gotomstergo Yes. To pretty much every show. I always wonder how much that costs.

[ShangoDC]

This guy is always pushing the envelope, never wanting to stand still, just a great musician. Always on the cutting edge, hearing both the history and future of jazz all in one.

[Zeemanuk]

Wen WaterMelon Man Kicks In ---- Did It Make You Pull A Funk Face As Well?