Artist:Herbie Hancock f/Luciana Souza
Song:Amelia
Album:River:The Joni Letters
Over the years, jazz piano legend Herbie Hancock has proven to be a musical adventurer. One never knows if he will try funk, R & B, jazz or pop. His 2005 CD Possibilities paired him with various performers from the rock world. This new CD is a tribute to another musical adventurer, Joni Mitchell. Joni has also released a new CD. Hancock's idea is to do jazz versions of Joni's music with Lionel Louecke on guitar, Wayne Shorter on sax, Dave Holland on bass and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. It makes sense because Joni has worked with jazz musicians for years. Hancock also brought in Joni's longtime producer Larry Klein to produce the CD. Joni herself sings on one song and Tina Turner, Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones & Leonard Cohen also guest star. While listening to Amelia, I thought it was Joni Mitchell singing. But it's actually Brazilian jazz singer Luciana Souza doing her own tribute. And Wayne Shorter delivers a great solo. So it looks like River is recommended to Herbie Hancock & Joni Mitchell fans. Here's a video courtesy of Fast Focus TV with Herbie Hancock & Larry Klein discussing the making of River.
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