Who exactly is Herbie Hancock, the 67-year-old jazz pianist who was the biggest surprise winner (and nominee) at the Grammys? He won despite his Joni Mitchell tribute album, “River: The Joni Letters,” neither being a financial success a critically acclaimed.

Herbie Hancock’s win is right up there with Steely Dan’s 2001 best album win over Eminem, Beck and Radiohead or Jethro Tull’s 1989 win over Metallica for best hard rock or metal performance.

What will next year bring? Alvin and the Chipmunks winning best album?

Comments (No responses yet)