The First Single Disc Career Retrospective Including Original Versions Of Herbie Hancock Classics.

In An Illustrious Career That Spans 5 Decades, Hancock Has Become A Cultural Icon And The World's Most Recognizable And Highly Respected Instrumentalist. His Recent Releases And Extensive Catalog Create An Astounding Body Of Seminal And Groundbreaking Recordings.

This Definitive Collection Includes Three Live Versions Of Some Classic Herbie Tracks Recorded In March 2008. "Maiden Voyage" (Available Only On This Amazon Exclusive), "Rockit" And "River". The Version Of "River" Features Joni Mitchell Singing Her Classic With Herbie Available Only On This Set.

Also Featured On Vocals Are Stevie Wonder On "St. Louis Blues", Damien Rice And Lisa Harrigan On "Don't Explain", Bobby Mcferrin On "Chan's Song" And Corrine Bailey Rae On "River".

An All Star Cast Of Session Players Backed Herbie Over His Career On Many Of These Classics Including Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Eric Gale, Bernard Purdie, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller And John Scofield.