Hancock's List

Grammy winner Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters is a homage to the artistry of folk singer Joni Mitchell. In the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal, Hancock lists his favorite jazz covers of popular songs. Included are pianist Bill Evans' Emily from the film The Americanization of Emily; Miles Davis' treatment of the Cyndi Lauper tune Time After Time; John Coltrane's transformation of the Rodgers and Hart standard My Favorite Things; Coleman Hawkins' venerable Body and Soul; and Wes Montgomery's take on the Beatles' A Day in the Life.