Herbie Hancock - Tour 2026

On 14 December 2026, the iconic jazz musician returns to Rome for a special concert at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone as part of his 2026 Tour.

The legendary American composer and pianist takes the stage at Sala Santa Cecilia with his band, featuring four extraordinary musicians: trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, guitarist Lionel Loueke, bassist James Genus and drummer Jaylen Petinaud.

Born in Chicago in 1940, Herbie Hancock boasts an extraordinary artistic career, from his debut as a child piano prodigy with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the album Takin’ Off, to collaborations with prestigious musicians such as Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Chick Corea, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Annie Lennox, John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Tina Turner and Norah Jones.

The composer of timeless tracks, including Watermelon Man, Cantaloupe Island, Maiden Voyage and Chameleon, the artist has distinguished himself, since the 1960s, as an innovator and great pioneer of the seven notes, anticipating trends and transcending jazz boundaries, leaving his indelible mark on the history of international music. His musical style, which masterfully blends jazz, funk, electronic music, and experimentation, remains a major influence on contemporary music and continues to inspire generations of artists.

Winner of numerous awards, including 14 Grammy® Awards, an Oscar for the soundtrack of Round Midnight and a Grammy for lifetime achievement. A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador since 2011, Hancock is also Creative Chair for Jazz at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, an organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in jazz education and supporting talented young musicians.

Photo: Auditorium Parco della Musica Official Website