Eye of the Hurricane Live Japan 1986

Catch a remarkable live moment from modern jazz history with the Herbie Hancock Quartet, filmed for NHK BS Channel 1. This broadcast finds Herbie Hancock in 1986, fully locked into the mix of precision, spontaneity and groove that made him one of the twentieth century’s defining musicians.

Performed on July 26th, 1986, the set captures Hancock at a creative high point. His playing moves easily between technical brilliance, fearless improvisation and deep rhythmic feel, making this an absorbing listen for longtime jazz heads and curious newcomers alike.

A strong document of an artist who never stood still, this is a vibrant snapshot of live jazz at its most open, inventive and alive.