Herbie Hancock - Possibilities

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UPC: 184697001325
 
 
Artist:
Hancock, Herbie
See Also:
Moreira, Airto Carter, Ron Shorter, Wayne Sly & Robbie Mitchell, Joni Mobley, Hank
Description:
Personnel include: Herbie Hancock (piano, organ, keyboards); John Mayer , Paul Simon, Raul Midon, Trey Anastasio (vocals, guitar); Johnny Lang (vocals, electric guitar); Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Angelique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Sting (vocals); Tony Remy, Carlos Santana (guitar); Stevie Wonder (harmonica); Greg Phillinganes, Michael Bearden (keyboards); John Patitucci, Nathan East, Willie Weeks (bass instrument); Dennis Chambers, Steve Jordan (drums).
Recording information: Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA; Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California; The Barn, Burlington, VT.
Though Herbie Hancock is known first and foremost as the groundbreaking jazz pianist whose career began in earnest with Miles Davis`s band in the 1960s, he`s been genre-bending for much of his musical life, from his `70s fusion adventures to his `80s hip-hop crossover. So those who cynically accuse Hancock of following Carlos Santana onto the superstar-duets gravy train with POSSIBILITIES may not be taking the long view. Having penned some of the most enduring jazz standards and worked with the music`s most towering figures, Hancock is long past needing to prove his jazz credentials, and his collaborations here with Sting, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and others must be taken at face value.
Always one to work a groove into whatever he`s doing, Hancock dips into R&B with newcomer Raul Midon on a hopped-up version of Wonder`s "I Just Called to Say I Love You" and darts and stings behind Christina Aguilera on Leon Russell`s "A Song for You." He detours into blues with Jonny Lang, touches on straight pop-rock with Jon Mayer (on the infectious opener, "Stitched Up)," and delves into instrumental impressionism with Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio to end the album, with "Gelo No Montana." Despite some sterling solos, at no point on his album does Hancock hog the spotlight, proving that, as ever, his musical vision transcends both ego and boundaries.
Track Listing:
  • DISC 1
    1. Stitched Up - (with John Mayer)
    2. Safiatou - (African Languages, with Santana/Angelique Kidjo)
    3. Song For You, A - (with Christina Aguilera)
    4. I Do It For Your Love - (with Paul Simon)
    5. Hush Hush Hush - (with Annie Lennox)
    6. Sister Moon - (with Sting)
    7. When Love Comes to Town - (with Johnny Lang/Joss Stone)
    8. Don`t Explain - (with Damien Rice/Lisa Hannigan)
    9. I Just Called to Say I Love You - (with Raul Midon)
    10. Gelo Na Montanha - (with Trey Anastasio)
  • Album Information

    Release Date:
    08/30/2005
    Type:
    Performer
    Genre:
    Jazz Instrument
    Label:
    Hear Music (Starbucks)
    Producer:
    Steve Jordan; Paul Simon; Herbie Hancock
    Catalog Number:
    70013
    Original Release Year:
    2005
    # of Discs:
    1
    Studio/Live:
    Studio
    Mono/Stereo:
    Stereo
    Guest Artist:
    John Mayer; Santana; Angelique Kidjo; Christina Aguilera; Paul Simon; Annie Lennox; Sting; Johnny Lang; Joss Stone; Damien Rice; Raul Midon; Stevie Wonder; John Patitucci

    Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

     

    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating: 5

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    Herbie Hancock Possibilities

    sophienps from Clinton, MD, Feb 11, 2008

    I first saw the making of this CD on cable and was then determined to pick-up a copy for myself. The music is wonderful -- every cut worth listening to over and over again. I am very happy I purchased this CD.

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