Welcome friends! To get the most out of our year in Chicago, we're seeking out 40 new examples of each of our 10 categories (see below right) and documenting the results on this blog. Suggestions and comments are always welcome (just click on "comments" in the lower right hand corner of any message.) To see all the posts, look at the list sequentially. Or you can follow specific 10x40 categories by clicking on the label for each in the lower right hand corner of any post.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

River - Herbie Hancock CD 20

Have you listened to this Grammy award winning cd of the year yet? If not, you really should because it is amazing. The first jazz cd to be given that award in 43 years, Hancock's River reworks several Joni Mitchell songs including the well known Court and Spark, Both Sides Now, and River, as well as lesser known gems such as The Jungle Line, Tea Leaf Prophecy, and Amelia. Guest vocalists include Norah Jones, Tina Turner and Joni Mitchell herself. The interplay of the piano, sax and vocals in each song is original and stunning, yet accessible. Even if you're not into jazz, you just might want to check this one out.

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