River: The Joni Letters (2007)

By Herbie Hancock

Reworks Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's songs as spacious, conversational jazz, played by a quintet with saxophonist Wayne Shorter, guitarist Lionel Loueke, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. American pianist Herbie Hancock released the tribute in 2007. It won Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Jazz Album at the 50th Grammy Awards and reached number five on the Billboard 200.

Released
2007
Tracks
10

Track list

  1. Court and Spark (feat. Norah Jones)
  2. Edith and the Kingpin (feat. Tina Turner)
  3. Both Sides Now
  4. River (feat. Corinne Bailey Rae)
  5. Sweet Bird
  6. The Tea Leaf Prophecy (Lay Down Your Arms) [feat. Joni Mitchell]
  7. Solitude
  8. Amelia (feat. Luciana Souza)
  9. Nefertiti (feat. Wayne Shorter)
  10. The Jungle Line (feat. Leonard Cohen)