Herbie Hancock mix of what two styles, defined post-bop sound?
Classic and Blues
Hard bop and modal jazz
Modern Jazz and Electro
Pop and R&B
Answer
Herbie Hancock's unique blend of hard bop and modal jazz created a post-bop sound. Hard bop is characterized by its aggressive, complex rhythms and use of blues progressions, while modal jazz focuses on improvisation over static harmonic structures. Hancock's music incorporated elements of both, resulting in a sound that was both driving and exploratory.
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