Possibilities

２００５年夏、“Emissaries for Peace（平和の使者）”でサンタナ、ウエイン･ショーターと、続いてプロデューサーをつとめる“東京JAZZ2005”でも来日し、日本を席巻するHerbie Hancockが、サンタナ、クリスティーナ・アギレラ、スティング、ポール・サイモンらを迎えた豪華デュエットによる超大型プロジェクト『Possibilities』。
レーベル、ジャンル、世代を超えてハンコックのお眼がねに適ったミュージシャンを集合。黒人ミュージシャンとして、クインシー・ジョーンズに続く「演奏家・作曲家」型プロデューサーとしてさらに活動の幅を広げるハービー・ハンコックを象徴するアルバムとなりそうだ！

＜ゲスト・ミュージシャン＞
スティング、ポール・サイモン、サンタナ、クリスティーナ・アギレラ、ジョン・メイヤー、ジョニー・ラング＆ジョス・ストーン、アニー・レノックス、トレイ・アナスタシオ（元フィッシュ）、ダミアン・ライス＆リサ・ハニガン、ラウル・ミドン(アリフ・マーディンのプロデュースでメジャー・デビューした注目のギタリスト／シンガー)。

＜HERBIE HANCOCK - POSSIBILITIES - CREDITS＞

1. “Stitched Up” featuring John Mayer
Written by John Mayer/Herbie Hancock
Recorded at The Shed, NY and Stagg Street Studios, Van Nuys, CA
Herbie Hancock - piano John Mayer - vocals, guitar Michael Bearden - keyboards Willie Weeks - bass Steve Jordan - drums

2. “Safiatou” featuring Santana and Angelique Kidjo
Written by [Harold Alexander]
Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Herbie Hancock - piano Carlos Santana - guitars Angelique Kidjo - vocals Michael Bearden - keyboards Chester Thompson - organ Dennis Chambers - drums Raul Rekow - percussion Karl Perazzo - percussion Benny Rietveld - bass

3. “A Song For You” featuring Christina Aguilera
Written by Leon Russell
Arranged by Michael Bearden
Additional production services by Greg Phillinganes and Rob Lucas
Recorded at Hancock Studios, West Hollywood, The Record Plant, West Hollywood, Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood, and Henson Studios, West Hollywood, CA
Herbie Hancock - piano Christina Aguilera - vocals Michael Bearden - keyboards Bashiri Johnson - percussion Nathan East - bass Teddy Campbell - drums

4. “I Do It For Your Love” featuring Paul Simon
Written by Paul Simon
Recorded at Clinton Recording Studios, NY, NY
Herbie Hancock - piano Paul Simon - vocals, guitar xxxx - keyboards Pino Paladino - bass Steve Jordan - drums Cyro Baptista - percussion Jamey Haddad - percussion Gina Gershon - jew’s harp

5. “Hush, Hush, Hush” featuring Annie Lennox
Written by Paula Cole
Recorded at Mayfair Studios, London, England
Herbie Hancock - piano, keyboards Steve Lewinson - bass Pete Lewinson - drums Tony Remy - guitar

6. “Sister Moon” featuring Sting
Written by Sting
Recorded at Phase One Studios, Toronto, Canada
Herbie Hancock - piano Sting - vocals Michael Bearden - keyboards Lionel Loueke - guitar John Patitucci - bass Cyro Baptista - percussion Steve Jordan - drums
7. “When Love Comes To Town” featuring Jonny Lang and Joss Stone
Written by U2
Recorded at The Village, West Los Angeles, CA and Glenwood Place, Burbank, CA, and Town House Studios, London, England
Herbie Hancock - piano Jonny Lang - vocals, electric guitar Joss Stone - vocals Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums James Harrah - acoustic guitar Reggie McBride - bass

8. “Don’t Explain” featuring Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan
Written by Arthur Birdsong
Recorded at Henson Studios, Hollywood, CA
Herbie Hancock - piano Damien Rice - vocals Lisa Hannigan - vocals Tomo - drums Vyvienne Long - cello Shane Fitzsimons – bass

9. “I Just Called To Say I Love You” featuring Raul Midon Written by Stevie Wonder
Produced by Greg Phillinganes and Herbie Hancock
Recorded at Hancock Studios, West Hollywood, CA, Right Track Studios, NY, and Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA
Herbie Hancock - piano, keyboards Raul Midon - vocal, guitar Stevie Wonder - harmonica Greg Phillinganes - keyboards

10. “Gelo No Montana” featuring Trey Anastasio
Written by Trey Anastasio/Herbie Hancock/Cyro Baptista
Recorded at The Barn, Burlington, Vermont and Numedia Studios, NY, NY
Herbie Hancock - piano, keyboards, organ Trey Anastasio - guitar, vocals John Patitucci - bass Cyro Baptista - percussion Steve Jordan - drums Jennifer Hartswick - vocals, trumpet “Bassy” Bob Brockman - trumpet/flugel horn Paul Shapiro - tenor sax/flute