Possibilities

by Herbie Hancock

Overview

Possibilities is a Herbie Hancock adventure record. This ten-cut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like Christina Aguilera, Sting, and Annie Lennox to rock legends such as Santana and Paul Simon to relative newcomers like John Mayer, Jonny Lang, and Joss Stone, as well as some renowned international performers, such as Angelique Kidjo and Raul Midon in a wide range of songs, styles, and moods. Hancock cut the record in studios all over the world, all the collaborations were done face to face, not long distance. Session musicians here include everyone from Stevie Wonder (who plays the harmonica solo on the cover of his tune "I Just Called to Say I Love You"), to Santana to Cyro Baptista, Willie Weeks, John Pattitucci, Steven Jordan, and Gina Gershon (the actress)! The standout cuts are the sensual read of Leon Russell's "A Song for You," sung by Aguilera, Simon's jazzed-up revisioning of his "I Do It for Your Love," and Lennox's read of "Hush, Hush, Hush," written by Paula Cole (whatever happened to her?). Jazz fans may be disappointed, but pop fans will be delighted; there is a lot here to like. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	02/21/2025
Label:	Wea Int'l
UPC:	0603497827442

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Herbie Hancock   Primary Artist,Organ,Piano,Keyboards
Jonny Lang   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Guitar (Electric)
Christina Aguilera   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
John Mayer   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Featured Artist
Angelique Kidjo   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Paul Simon   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Featured Artist
Trey Anastasio   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Featured Artist
Damien Rice   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Annie Lennox   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Sting   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Raul Midon   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Featured Artist
Lisa Hannigan   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Santana   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar,Featured Artist
Joss Stone   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
John Patitucci   Guest Artist,Bass
Stevie Wonder   Guest Artist,Soloist,Harmonica
James Harrah   Guitar (Acoustic)
Dennis Chambers   Drums
Michael Bearden   Keyboards
Jennifer Hartswick   Vocals
Willie Weeks   Bass
Chester Thompson   Organ,Organ
Peter Lewison   Drums
Steve Lewison   Bass
John Phillinganes   Drums
Pino Palladino   Bass
Nathan East   Bass
Karl Perazzo   Percussion
Raul Rekow   Percussion
Reggie McBride   Bass
Peter Lewinson   Drums
Gina Gershon   Jew's-Harp
Michael Beardon   Keyboards
Bashiri Johnson   Percussion
Greg Phillinganes   Keyboards
Carlos Santana   Guitar
Tomo   Drums
Cyro Baptista   Percussion
Tony Remy   Guitar
Steve Lewinson   Bass
Benny Rietveld   Bass
Shane Fitzsimons   Bass
Teddy Campbell   Drums
Vyvienne Long   Cello
Steve Jordan   Drums
John Robinson   Drums
Jamey Haddad   Percussion
Lionel Loueke   Guitar

Technical Credits

Herbie Hancock   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Paul Simon   Audio Production,Composer,Producer
Steve Jordan   Audio Production,Producer
Khaliq Glover   Engineer,Mixing
Bono   Composer
Leon Russell   Composer
Michael Bearden   Arranger
Adam Clayton   Composer
Paul Hewson   Composer
Jack Rovner   Executive Producer
Jaime Sickora   Engineer
Rob Lucas   Producer
David Evans   Composer,Composer
Jon Fine   Photography
Alan Mintz   Producer
Seyi Sonuga   Arranger
Ken Levitan   Executive Producer
Melinda Murphy   A&R,Production Coordination
Eric Gorman   Engineer
Jessica Hancock   Producer
Peter J. Carini   Engineer
Tal Herzberg   Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Niko Bolas   Engineer
John "Sly" Wilson   Engineer
Sting   Composer
Bryce Goggin   Producer
Harold Alexander   Composer
Eric Kramer   Engineer
Bryce Goggins   Producer
Michael Hill   Liner Notes
Jim Gaines   Engineer
Jack Rover   Executive Producer
Andy Ackland   Engineer
Mama Sissoko   Composer
David Luke   Engineer
Yaron Fuchs   Mixing,Producer
Trey Anastasio   Composer
Steve Churchyard   Engineer
Bob Brockman   Mixing,Producer
Larry Mullen, Jr.   Composer
Greg Phillinganes   Arranger,Producer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Cyro Baptista   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Paula Cole   Composer,Lyricist
Andy Smith   Engineer
Billie Holiday   Composer
John Wilson   Engineer
Arthur Herzog, Jr.   Composer
Brian McCullough   Coordination
Dave Luke   Engineer
Douglas Biro   Photography
John Alagia   Producer
Dave O'Donnell   Engineer
Lionel Loueke   Arranger
John Mayer   Composer