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Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters

Product No: AUNI 7468344
Available: InStock
Category: Vinyl Record
Label: Universal Records

Wow, this is an incredible album

5 Stars
Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 by Dave This is a JAZZ RECORD in keeping with what you'd expect from Herbie. I was afraid that mixing in the pop singers doing mostly Joni's works would be very pop-ish. Then the thing won a grammy and I thought for sure that it'd be weak. Well, I was totally wrong. This a head held high jazz interpretation of these great songs. Herbie dominates, but apparently guides Nora Jone, Tina Turner and others along his path.

The pressings are excellent, with ten songs spread over four very quiet sides. The photography and cover layout are classic. Sound is pristine yet organic and alive. This shows that major labels can still put together a great package when they put their minds to it.