Herbie Hancock with Lionel Loueke, Terence Blanchard, and more

Herbie Hancock, born in Chicago, is a pioneering jazz musician known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet and blending jazz, funk, and rock in albums like "Headhunters." Hits like "Rockit" showcase his electronic style. He won an Oscar for "Round Midnight," 14 Grammys, including for "River: The Joni Letters." A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he chairs the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and received a Kennedy Center Honor and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lionel Loueke, born in Benin, blends West African traditions with post-bop jazz. Known for emotive jazz solos, he gained fame with Herbie Hancock's Grammy-winning "River: The Joni Letters." Loueke's albums, including "Gaia" and "HH," showcase his jazz innovation. He has collaborated with Terence Blanchard, Norah Jones, and Angélique Kidjo and is praised for his unique global sound.

New Orleans trumpeter Terence Blanchard excels in jazz and film scores, collaborating with Spike Lee. A Grammy winner, he composed operas, scored films, and released acclaimed albums like "Magnetic" and "Breathless."