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Sunday, September 23, 2018

HERBIE HANCOCK The Imagine Project reviews
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The Imagine Project is a studio album by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock released on June 22, 2010.


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Background

The album, which was recorded in many locations throughout the world and features collaborations with various artists, was complemented by a documentary about the recording process. Hancock's interpretations of these songs are cross-cultural. His version of "Imagine" was inspired by the Congolese group Konono N°1, and won the 2011 Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" (the final year that that award was given). The instruments used on "The Times, They Are A' Changin" combine the West African kora with the Celtic flute, fiddle and Uilleann pipes. It was released in CD, digital download and vinyl.


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Reception

George Varga of JazzTimes noted "This hit-or-miss quality is present throughout the album, which-despite its diverse lineup and lofty ambitions-too often errs on the side of caution and politeness, when risk-taking and surprise would have made this a recording truly worthy of Hancock's expansive skills and imagination". John Eyles of BBC wrote "Ironically, in 2005 Hancock was elected to the Jazz Hall of Fame, since when the jazz aspects of his music have waned. Although The Imagine Project is entertaining and engaging, its jazz content is limited. Fans will hope that the 70-year-old still has another great jazz album in him - preferably alongside Shorter".


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Track listing


Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project full album 2010 - YouTube
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Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic

  • Herbie Hancock - arrangement, keyboards, piano, prepared piano, production, background vocals

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Charts


Introducing our first Imagine Project prototype | Islabikes
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References

Source of article : Wikipedia