Herbie Hancock

The death of jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, who died in 2023 at age 89, has prompted musicians and fans to share his advice and reflections. One widely shared remark urges players not to tap their foot, arguing it locks them into the era of swing and hinders imagination. People are posting tributes recalling his influence on modern jazz and post-bop, alongside mentions of his Blue Note legacy and collaborations with Herbie Hancock.

Jazz FM is currently playing Herbie Hancock's track Making Love, announcing it to listeners with a now-playing update. The song is a lesser-known cut from the jazz legend's catalogue, drawing attention from fans following the station's programming. Listeners of the station's jazz coverage are sharing the moment as the pianist's music continues to reach new audiences.

Mongo Santamaria's classic 'Watermelon Man' is being played on JazzFM, with listeners sharing the track under now-playing tags. The 1963 Latin jazz hit, written by Herbie Hancock's bandmate and made famous in Santamaria's percussion-driven version, remains a staple of jazz radio decades after its release.