180-gram double LP
Originally released in 1996
The New Standard features songs by Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sade, Nirvana and more getting creative, inspired and swinging jazz takes from Herbie Hancock and a world class band; Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and percussionist Don Alias.
Hancock reinvents tunes such as Don Henley's "New York Minute", Peter Gabriel's "Mercy Street", Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarbrorough Fair" and more. Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.
Musicians: Herbie Hancock, piano
Michael Brecker, tenor & soprano saxophone
John Scofield, acoustic & electric guitars
Dave Holland, electric bass
Jack DeJohnette, drums, electric percussion
Don Alias, percussion
Side A
New York Minute
Mercy Street
Side B
Norwegian Wood
When Can I See You
You've Got It Bad Girl
Side C
Love Is Stronger Than Pride
Scarborough Fair
Side D
Thieves In The Temple
All Apologies Manhattan (Islands Of Lights And Love)
Your Gold Teeth II (Bonus Track)