Wednesday, May 11, 2005

THE RETURN OF THE HEADHUNTERS

Herbie Hancock will be hitting the concert stage this summer with a new lineup consisting of bassist Marcus Miller, guitarists John Mayer and Lionel Loueke, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, trumpeter Roy Hargrove and percussionist Munyungo Jackson. This latest incarnation of The Headhunters ’05 have been scheduled for three shows surrounding their June 10 appearance at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo festival: June 8 in St. Louis, June 9 in Dayton, Ohio and June 11 in Memphis.

Herbie Hancock, in the meantime is completing work on his latest studio album, Possibilities, which will be released via Vector Recordings on Aug. 30. Guests artists appearing on the CD include Angelique Kidjo, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Sting, Trey Anastasio, Damien Rice, John Mayer and Annie Lennox.

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