New Standard (Verve By Request Series)

Hancock's first acoustic Jazz record as a leader in 15 years is a collection of well-known pop tunes by Don Henley, Peter Gabriel, Lennon & McCartney, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Stevie Wonder, Sade, Prince, Simon & Garfunkel and Kurt Cobain. The recording features an all-star cast of Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and Don Alias. The NAC focus track is "Thieves in the Temple" (Prince); full length serviced to NAC, Jazz and college radio.