Possibilities is a Herbie Hancock adventure record. This ten-cut smorgasbord features the ever restless pianist, composer, and arranger in the company of literally dozens of artists, from pop singers likeChristina Aguilera,Sting, andAnnie Lennoxto rock legends such asSantanaandPaul Simonto relative newcomers likeJohn Mayer,Jonny Lang, andJoss Stone, as well as some renowned international performers, such asAngélique KidjoandRaul Midónin a wide range of songs, styles, and moods. Hancock cut the record in studios all over the world, all the collaborations were done face to face, not long distance. Session musicians here include everyone fromStevie Wonder(who plays the harmonica solo on the cover of his tune "I Just Called to Say I Love You"), toSantanatoCyro Baptista,Willie Weeks,John Pattitucci,Steven Jordan, andGina Gershon(the actress)! The standout cuts are the sensual read ofLeon Russell's "A Song for You," sung byAguilera,Simon's jazzed-up revisioning of his "I Do It for Your Love," andLennox's read of "Hush, Hush, Hush," written byPaula Cole(whatever happened to her?). Jazz fans may be disappointed, but pop fans will be delighted; there is a lot here to like.