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Also Known As Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
Born April 12, 1940 (age 86) • Chicago • Illinois
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2013) • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1994) • Academy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1983)

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