Originally released in 1996 — and for the first time here on vinyl — The New Standard features songs by Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sade, Nirvana and more getting creative, inspired and swinging jazz takes from Herbie and a world class band. The recording features an all-star cast of Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and percussionist Don Alias.
This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.
Track Listing:
Side A
1. New York Minute
2. Mercy Street
Side B
3. Norwegian Wood
4. When Can I See You
5. You've Got It Bad Girl
Side C
6. Love Is Stronger Than Pride
7. Scarborough Fair
Side D
8. Thieves In The Temple
9. All Apologies
10. Manhattan (Island Of Lights And Love)
11. Your Gold Teeth II
Herbie Hancock (piano); Michael Brecker (tenor and soprano sax); John Scofield (acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar); Dave Holland (acoustic bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums, electric percussion); Don Alias (percussion)
