PRESENTED BY FESTIVAL NETWORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARNEGIE HALL
JVC Jazz Festival New York
Herbie Hancock and The River of Possibilities Tour

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Herbie Hancock
Featuring:
Dave Holland
Vinnie Colaiuta
Chris Potter
Lionel Loueke
Sonya Kitchell
Lionel Loueke Trio

At this point in my career, I want to do something that reaches into the lives and hearts of people,” says progressive pianist-composer Herbie Hancock. Hear the legendary artist perform his new interpretations of Joni Mitchell songs, the music from his Album of the Year Grammy Award winner River: The Joni Letters. Opening the set is African-influenced guitarist Lionel Loueke and his trio, performing music from their new CD, Kuribu, or “welcome” in Swahili.