Herbie Hancock Jazz Tribute in Los Angeles
Jazz icon Herbie Hancock arrives at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on October 28, 2007. Herbie was honored at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and Tribute Concert to Herbie Hancock. (UPI Photo/Scott Harms)
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The fundraiser, billed as a birthday celebration for the President, who turns 50 years old Thursday, featured entertainment by Herbie Hancock, Jennifer Hudson and others.
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