Description
Herbie Hancock – River: The Joni Letters – Double Vinyl Records
River: The Joni Letters is a studio album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, released in 2007. The album is a tribute to the music of singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
River: The Joni Letters pays homage to the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The album features interpretations of some of Mitchell’s most famous songs.
Herbie Hancock collaborated with various artists on the album, including vocalists like Norah Jones, Tina Turner, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Mitchell herself, who makes a guest appearance on the track The Tea Leaf Prophecy (Lay Down Your Arms).
The album blends jazz fusion and contemporary jazz elements, showcasing Herbie Hancock’s versatility as a pianist and bandleader. The arrangements bring a jazz interpretation to Mitchell’s diverse catalog of songs.
River: The Joni Letters received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. It won the Album of the Year award at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008, making Hancock the first jazz artist to win this category since 1964.
The album is celebrated for its artistic achievement in reinterpreting Joni Mitchell’s compositions with a jazz perspective. The collaborations and innovative arrangements contributed to its recognition as a standout work in both the jazz and popular music realms.
River: The Joni Letters stands as a testament to Herbie Hancock’s ability to bridge genres and create a compelling tribute to one of the most influential figures in popular music, Joni Mitchell. The album’s success further solidified Hancock’s position as a visionary in the world of jazz.
Pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Limited Edition.
Brand New, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Herbie Hancock Featuring Norah Jones – Court And Spark
Herbie Hancock Featuring Tina Turner – Edith And The Kingpin
Herbie Hancock – Both Sides Now (Instrumental)
Herbie Hancock Featuring Corinne Bailey Rae – River
Herbie Hancock – Sweet Bird (Instrumental)
Herbie Hancock Featuring Joni Mitchell – Tea Leaf Prophecy
Herbie Hancock – Solitude (Instrumental)
Herbie Hancock Featuring Luciana Souza – Amelia
Herbie Hancock – Nefertiti (Instrumental)
Herbie Hancock Featuring Leonard Cohen –The Jungle Line
