The jazz star said he was pleased to be among ‘great people’ in winning the award.
Herbie Hancock has been awarded the Polar Music Prize, expressing feeling "thrilled, surprised and humbled." He joins Queen and Barbara Hannigan as recipients. Hancock also reflected on the evolution of music with the introduction of synthesizers and computers and advised aspiring musicians to be themselves. He mentioned his performance at the Grammys honoring Quincy Jones and his upcoming London Barbican performances.
