Reaching Beyond Improvisations on Jazz, Buddhism, and a Joyful Life

Reaching Beyond Improvisations on Jazz, Buddhism, and a Joyful Life by Herbie Hancock. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781944604059.

In Reaching Beyond, Buddhist thinker and activist Daisaku Ikeda explores the origins, development,and international influence of jazz with legendary artists Herbie Hancockand Wayne Shorter.Reflecting on their lives and careers, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Shorter sharethe lessons they have learned from their musical mentors, including MilesDavis and Art Blakey, and how the Buddhist philosophy theyve learnedfrom President Ikeda over the past forty years deeply resonates with theemancipatory spirit of jazz.These wide-ranging conversations include such thought-provoking topics Musics mission for peace in a time of discord The importance of the artists spiritual growth The Buddhist concept of changing poison into medicine Ways to make the “ideal America” a reality for everyoneReaching Beyond offers positive new ideasfor musicians and nonmusicians alike.