1998 was 25 years ago. Wait, what?
Gonna do some posts about albums from 1998 and 1973 (you know, a quarter-, and a half-century ago). The 2nd 1973 post was saxophonist Gato Barbieri's
Bolivia,
upthread here. The 1st was Dave Brubeck's
We're All Together Again For The First Time,
upthread here.
I had 5 previous posts about albums from 1998. Chris Potter got a Grammy nomination for his saxophone work on pianist Joanne Brackeen’s
Pink Elephant Magic,
upthread here. Arranger Don Sebesky’s
I Remember Bill: A Tribute To Bill Evans won a Grammy,
upthread here. Trumpeter Erik Truffaz' electric Miles style EP
The Dawn,
upthread here. Altoist Phil Woods'
The Rev And I, with tenorist Johnny Griffin,
upthread here. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for
Hot House, upthread here.
How about the 1999 Grammy winner for Best Instrumental Jazz Album?
Allmusic: “
Gershwin's World is a tour de force for Herbie Hancock, transcending genre and label, and ranking among the finest recordings of his lengthy career....From beautiful to funky, percussive to melodic, improvisational to tightly arranged, Hancock and cohorts take a wondrous journey through the music and world of Gershwin.” Guests include Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder on harmonica, soprano Kathleen Battle, and Joni Mitchell in a true jazz voice.
Please enjoy some fine Gershwin adaptations, from only a quarter century ago.
Herbie Hancock, Gershwin’s World, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.