Mr. Hands (album)
Mr. Hands is the twenty-fourth album by Herbie Hancock. Unlike the preceding album, 'Monster', which was conceptualized as a dance album, 'Mr. Hands' is a collection of different musical styles with distinct groups. It features bass guitarist Jaco Pastorius on the track "4 A.M.," plus multiple guests including Bennie Maupin, Sheila E. and Ron Carter, plus an all-synthesizer track ("Textures") performed entirely by Hancock. "Shiftless Shuffle" (originally released on the 1979 Japan-only album "Directstep") was recorded by the members of The Headhunters quintet in 1973 during the sessions for the album "Head Hunters". This  album was the first on which Hancock used a computer, this time an Apple II. He would continue his relationship with Apple Computer for many years. Overlooked when it was originally released, this was Hancock's last outing of "straight" electric jazz for some time, as he began to focus more on his R&B influences. Track listing. All songs composed by Herbie Hancock.