Feb 15 2008
Friday jazz - Herbie Hancock and Tina Turner
Every thousand years or so the Grammy people shock the world by giving the Album of the Year award to one that actually deserves the honor. Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters was named Album of the Year for 2007, making this year was one of those millenial events. River is an album of songs by Joni Mitchell, arranged by Hancock and played by his band and guests. One of the stronger tracks - they are all strong - is “Edith and the Kingpin” with Tina Turner. Tina justs nails it.
(This is a funny commentary on the usual Grammy stupidity.)
This is terrific!