Hot news from NPR: Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz music’s most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul, funk and infusing elements of jazz in many different genres.
His new album Possibilities features vocals by a range of popular artists, both veterans and up-and-comers, including Annie Lennox, Sting, Paul Simon, Joss Stone and John Mayer. It hits stores Tuesday. (listen to the interview and three full-lenght songs form Herbie Hancocks’ new release)