In the early days of 2018’s January, Jon Anderson was reported to be finishing a solo work that he began nearly 30 years prior. With everything that gets in the way, it’s a wonder that any shelved projects become renewed. But For Jon Anderson, despite his busyness (at age 74! Birthday on Friday!), this long forgotten solo album is now going to be assured of a place in his catalog of music.
For now, little is known track-wise or actual release date. But when we discover these, we’ll be sure to post. Nevertheless… on October 25, pre-orders are being accepted for the new Jon Anderson solo album. 1000 Hands is blessed with the collaboration of many musicians, most well-known. The line up promises the following notable musicians (with most original members of YES):
Vocals : Jon Anderson
Guitars : Larry Coryell, Tommy Calton, Steve Morse, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Bobby Koelble , Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Christie Lenee
Bass : Chris Squire, Tim Franklin, Stuart Hamm
Drums : Billy Cobham, Alan White, Matt Brown, Carmine Appice
Keyboards : Michael Franklin, Chick Corea, Jonathan Cain, Keith Heffner, Jeff Abbot, Brian Chatton, Antonio Esposito
Violin Soloists: Jean Luc Ponty, Robbie Steinhardt, Jerry Goodman, Charlie Bisharat, Olga Kopakova, Jason Thomas
Cello Soloists : Paul Fluery, Krissi Franzen
Percussion : Steady Joseph, Eddie Metz Jr.
Steel Drums : Pat Frost
Ukulele : Russel Chalk, Don Oriolo, Tim Franklin, Michael Franklin
Trombone : Pat Gulotta, Pat Frost
Trumpets : Steve Walters, Billy Boyd, Brian Scanlon
Saxophone : Brian Snapp, Edgar Winter, Charlie DeChant
Flute : Ian Anderson, Charlie DeChant, Brian Snapp
Horns : Tower of Power
Accordian : Darius Grabowski
Banjo : Mitch Corbin
Vioelectric : Michelle Jones, Brandy Moulden, Krissi Franzen, Kaitlin Higby, Paul Fleruy, Tim Franklin, Jennie Landau
Background Voices : Zap Mama, Bobby Kimball, Jane Anderson, Tim Franklin, Hu Yue, Michael Franklin, Kim Lovering, Matt Brown, Fei Peng Solar Choir, Voices Of LIndahl, Crossover, Superstar Choir, Nana Academy Youth Choir