Herbie Hancock Benefit Concert

Amway Japan’s charity concert series received a big boost when they learned that world-famous jazz pianist Herbie Hancock had agreed to play at one of their benefit concerts.

Born in Chicago in 1940, Herbie Hancock began playing the piano at age 7 and by age 11 he was already such a talented prodigy that he performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. After scoring a major hit with “Watermelon Man,” Hancock joined the Miles Davis Quintet. Achieving success after success, he later formed the group VSOP with Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, and others. Transcending the boundaries of music genres such as jazz, funk, and R&B, Hancock has won nine Grammy Awards as well as multiple MTV Video Awards, making him a well-known presence in the entertainment world as a whole. A long-standing leader of the music scene, Hancock is a world-famous artist with a wide-ranging career.

Amway Japan’s One by One concerts for children raise money for organizations that are improving the well being of children in Japan.  Proceeds from this concert totaling more than $14,000 USD were donated to the Children’s Cancer Association of Japan.

Nearly 2,300 people attended the concert, and gave generously to the charity boxes in the music hall.  Mr. Hancock expressed his appreciation to the Amway Japan and concert attendees following the event, saying, “I thank you for spreading joy, hope, and happiness to the world.  Our young people are a bright light to illuminate a glorious future for all humanity.  Please continue to encourage others."