The New Standard (Herbie Hancock album)

The New Standard is the thirty-fifth album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, released in 1996 on Verve. It consists of jazz renditions of classic and contemporaneous rock and R&B songs. It features an all-star sextet with saxophonist Michael Brecker, guitarist John Scofield, bassist Dave Holland, percussionist Don Alias and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

Track listing

1. "New York Minute" <small>(Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, Jai Winding)</small> - 8:35
2. "Mercy Street" <small>(Peter Gabriel)</small> - 8:36
3. "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" <small>(John Lennon, Paul McCartney)</small> - 8:07
4. "When Can I See You" <small>(Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds)</small> - 6:17
5. "You've Got It Bad Girl" <small>(Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright)</small> - 7:15
6. "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" <small>(Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman)</small> - 8:00
7. "Scarborough Fair" <small>(Traditional)</small> - 8:24
8. "Thieves in the Temple" <small>(Prince)</small> - 7:33
9. "All Apologies" <small>(Kurt Cobain)</small> - 5:08
10. "Manhattan (Island of Lights and Love)" <small>(Herbie Hancock, Jean Hancock)</small> - 4:06
11. "Your Gold Teeth II" <small>(Donald Fagen, Walter Becker)</small> - 5:14

Japan version disk two

1. "You've Got It Bad Girl" - 21:03
2. "Thieves In The Temple" - 17:42
3. "Dolphin Dance" - 12:09

Personnel

• Herbie Hancock - piano
• Michael Brecker - tenor and soprano saxophone
• John Scofield - acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar
• Dave Holland - acoustic bass
• Jack DeJohnette - drums, electric percussion
• Don Alias - percussion

References