Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters (2007)

I just don't get it. Here we've got Herbie Hancock (I'm a fan) paying homage to his friend Joni Mitchell (I'm a fan) with an outstanding backing band and numerous special guests, including Norah Jones and an uncredited Prince. The thing won two Grammy awards: Album Of The Year and Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Everything indicates I should love this release, I simply don't, and I have no explanation why.

Hancock - piano
Wayne Shorter - saxophone
Dave Holland - bass
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Lionel Loueke - guitar

Album chart peaks:

• US Billboard 200: #5
• Billboard Jazz: #1

Tracks:

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None

Previously revisited for the blog:

Best of The Blue Note Years (1988)	Head Hunters (1973)
Round Midnight Soundtrack (1986)	Speak Like A Child (1968)
Lite Me Up (1982)	Maiden Voyage (1965)
Sunlight/Feets Don't Fail Me Now (1978/1979)	Empyrean Isles (1964)
	Takin' Off (1962)