Released 30 years ago
The New Standard
Herbie Hancock · 1996
77 min · 11 tracks · classical · funk · jazz fusion
A seamless blend of jazz and pop sensibilities, featuring lush arrangements and introspective melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective melodies for quiet evenings
- seamless flow throughout the album
- gradual emotional build across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It reinterprets pop songs through jazz, differing from Hancock's earlier works.
- Themes
- New York introspection· jazz reinterpretation· melodic innovation
- Career context
- By 1996, Herbie Hancock was a seasoned innovator in jazz, releasing 'The New Standard' as his first album of the 1990s. This record followed his Grammy-winning collaboration with Wayne Shorter on '1+1' in 1997, marking a return to more melodic compositions while also embracing contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Miles Davis
- If this clicks, go next to
- Gershwin's World — Continues the blend of jazz with rich arrangements and explores more classic themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Largo by Brad Mehldau — Merges jazz with pop and electronic elements, creating rich, introspective soundscapes.Black Radio by Robert Glasper — Blends jazz with R&B and hip-hop, maintaining a focus on melody and emotional depth in a modern context.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "New York Minute".
- 1 New York Minute Start here 8:35
- 2 Mercy Street 8:37
- 3 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 8:07
- 4 When Can I See You 6:17
- 5 You’ve Got It Bad Girl 7:15
- 6 Love Is Stronger Than Pride 8:00
- 7 Scarborough Fair 8:24
- 8 Thieves in the Temple 7:33
- 9 All Apologies 5:08
- 10 Manhattan (Island of Lights and Love) 4:06
- 11 Your Gold Teeth II 5:14
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in Herbie Hancock's catalog. It reinterprets pop songs through jazz, differing from Hancock's earlier works.
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