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Herbie Hancock – Piano (all tracks), keyboards (B2, D1-2), Organ (D2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Herbie Hancock]
Vocals - John Mayer (A1, E1), Angélique Kidjo (A2, E2), Christina Aguilera (A3), Paul Simon (B1), Annie Lennox (B2, F1), Sting (B3, F2), Jonny Lang (C1), Joss Stone (C1), Damien Rice (C2), Lisa Hannigan (C2), Raul Midón (D1), Trey Anastasio (D2)
Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes (C1, D1), Michael Bearden (A1 to 3, B3)
Organ – Chester Thompson (A2)
Percussion – Bashiri Johnson (A3), Cyro Baptista (B1, B3, D2), Jamey Haddad (B1), Karl Perazzo (A2), Raul Rekow (A2)
Bass – Benny Rietveld (A1), John Patitucci (B3, D2), Nathan East (A3), Pino Paladino (B1), Reggie McBride (C1), Shane Fitzsimons (C2), Steve Lewinson (B2), Willie Weeks (A1)
Drums – Dennis Chambers (A2), John Robinson (C1), Pete Lewinson (B5), Steve Jordan (A1, B1, B3, D2), Teddy Campbell (A3), Tomo (C2)
Electric Guitar – Jonny Lang (C1)
Guitar – Carlos Santana (A2, E2), John Mayer (A1), Lionel Loueke (B3), Paul Simon (B1), Raul Midón (D1), Tony Remy (B2), Trey Anastasio (D2)
Jew's Harp – Gina Gershon (B1)
Acoustic Guitar – James Harrah (C1)
Cello – Vyvienne Long (C2)
Harmonica - Stevie Wonder (D1)
Arranged by Michael Bearden (A3), Lionel Loueke (B3, F2), Greg Phillinganes (D1), Herbie Hancock (D1)
Written by Herbie Hancock (A1, E1, D2) , John Mayer (A1, E1), Harold Alexander (A2, E2), Leon Russell (A3), Paul Simon (B1), Paula Cole (B2, F1), Sting (B3, F2), Adam Clayton (C1), David Evans (C1), Laurence Mullen (C1), Paul David Hewson (C1), Arthur Herzog (C2), Billie Holiday (C2), Stevie Wonder (D1), Cyro Baptista (D2), Trey Anastasio (D2)
3LPs, Tri-fold Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy press: 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size: 12’’
Stereo
Studio
Record press : GZ Media
Label: Rhino High Fidelity
Original Label: Vector
Recorded in 2005 at The Shed (New York City), Stagg Street (Van Nuys, California), Fantasy (Berkeley, California), Garage Sale (West Hollywood), Record Plant (Hollywood), Ocean Way (Hollywood), Henson (Hollywood), Clinton (New York City), Mayfair (London), Phase One (Toronto), The Village (Los Angeles), Glenwood Place (Burbank, California), The Town House (London), Right Track (New York City), Capitol (Hollywood), The Barn (Burlington, Vermont), Numedia (New York City)
Engineered by Andy Ackland (C1), Andy Smith (15) (B1), Dave O'Donnell (C1, D1), Dave Luke (A2), Eric Gorman (D2), Jaime Sickora (C2), Jim Gaines (A2), John Wilson (B2), Khaliq Glover (C2), Niko Bolas (A1, C3), Pete Carini (D2), Steve Churchyard (C1)
Vocal Engineering – Tal Herzberg (A3)
Mixed by "Bassy" Bob Brockman (A1-2, B1 to C2), Khaliq Glover (D1), Yaron Fuchs (A1-2, B1 to C2)
Produced by Alan Mintz, Greg Phillinganes (D1), Herbie Hancock, "Bassy" Bob Brockman (A1, A3, D2), Greg Phillinganes (A3), Rob Lucas (A3), Yaron Fuchs (A1, A3), Bryce Goggins (D2), Greg Phillinganes (C1), John Alagia (B1), Paul Simon (B1), Steve Jordan (A1), Yaron Fuchs (D2)
Executive Producer – Jack Rovner, Ken Levitan
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Sterling Sound & Cohearent Audio
Lacquer cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Liner Notes by Michael Hill
Photography by Doug Biro, Jon Fine, Micky Simawi, William Ellis, Bryan Rinnert
Originally released in August 2005
Reissued in November 2024
Tracks:
Side A:
- Stitched Up – Featuring John Mayer
- Safiatou – Featuring Santana & Angélique Kidjo
- A Song for You – Featuring Christina Aguilera
Side B:
- I Do It for Your Love – Featuring Paul Simon
- Hush, Hush, Hush – Featuring Annie Lennox
- Sister Moon – Featuring Sting
Side C:
- When Love Comes to Town – Featuring Jonny Lang & Joss Stone
- Don't Explain – Featuring Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan
Side D:
- I Just Called to Say I Love You – Featuring Raul Midón
- Gelo Na Montanha – Featuring Trey Anastasio
Bonus Tracks:
Side E:
- Stitched Up (Extended Version) – Featuring John Mayer
- Safiatou (Extended Version) – Featuring Santana & Angélique Kidjo
Side F:
- Hush, Hush, Hush (Extended Version) – Featuring Annie Lennox
- Sister Moon (Extended Version) – Featuring Sting
Reviews:
“Possibilities is a Herbie Hancock adventure record. This ten-cut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers like Christina Aguilera, Sting, and Annie Lennox to rock legends such as Santana and Paul Simon to relative newcomers like John Mayer, Jonny Lang, and Joss Stone, as well as some renowned international performers, such as Angélique Kidjo and Raul Midón in a wide range of songs, styles, and moods. Hancock cut the record in studios all over the world, all the collaborations were done face to face, not long distance. Session musicians here include everyone from Stevie Wonder (who plays the harmonica solo on the cover of his tune "I Just Called to Say I Love You"), to Santana to Cyro Baptista, Willie Weeks, John Pattitucci, Steven Jordan, and Gina Gershon (the actress)! The standout cuts are the sensual read of Leon Russell's "A Song for You," sung by Aguilera, Simon's jazzed-up revisioning of his "I Do It for Your Love," and Lennox's read of "Hush, Hush, Hush," written by Paula Cole (whatever happened to her?). Jazz fans may be disappointed, but pop fans will be delighted; there is a lot here to like.” AllMusic Review by Thom Jurek
Ratings :
AllMusic: 3 / 5 ; Discogs: 4.26 / 5