Dianne Reeves - A Little Moonlight
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Artist: Dianne ReevesEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-08-19
Music Label: Blue Note Records
Soundtracks:
- Loads of Love - Dianne Reeves, Rogers, Richard
- I Concentrate on You - Dianne Reeves, Porter, Cole
- Reflections - Dianne Reeves, Mink, T.
- Skylark - Dianne Reeves, Carmichael, Hoagy
- What a Little Moonlight Can Do - Dianne Reeves, Kent, D.
- Darn That Dream - Dianne Reeves, De Lang, E.
- I'm All Smiles - Dianne Reeves, Leonard, Michael
- Lullaby of Broadway - Dianne Reeves, Dubin, Al
- You Go to My Head - Dianne Reeves, Coots, F.
- We'll Be Together Again - Dianne Reeves, Fischer, C.
Music reviews of A Little Moonlight
Music Review: Dianne Reeves Singing With Grace, Elegance And Sophistication
Rating: 5 Stars
"Dianne Reeves' superbly focused and articulate phrasing shine in this attractive new outing." ~ Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times ~
Dianne Reeves is an impressive jazz vocalist who has left an indelible mark in my own book of "Who's Who In Jazz." I have tremendously enjoyed all her recordings from my collection including this lovely CD, "A Little Moonlight" released in 2003 by Blue Note Records, a distinguished record company catering to the big names in jazz. Likewise, this album won the 2004 Grammy for "Best Jazz Vocal Album," a well-deserved recognition for Ms. Reeves, whose artistry is always appreciated by jazz enthusiasts.
This CD reveals a set of ten timeless standards from the creative pens of the greatest songwriters and lyricists of all-time. To begin with, there's a classic from Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael, "Skylark" done in an exquisitely moving rendition that showcases the artist's dramatic vocal range.
A talented guitarist, Romero Lubambo, shares the spotlight with Ms. Reeves as they present a lovely interpretation of "Darn That Dream," a song I consider an emotional highlight from this collection. The beautiful tone of his guitar complements the singer's flawless phrasing, not overpowering but in perfect harmony, and he shines on the solo part. "Lullaby of Broadway" is also rendered in simplistic beauty with just a guitar accompaniment by Mr. Lubambo for the most part. She sounds more like a folk-singer in the sixties than a jazz diva. If you are impressed with his guitar playing, please check out Jane Monheit's version of "Embraceable You" from her bestselling CD, Taking a Chance on Love.
What good is a set of standards without a Cole Porter classic? Ms. Reeves gives a dazzling reading of "I Concentrate On You" with its warm and cozy Bossa Nova rhythm. She sings "You Go To My Head" in easy and relaxed manner with heartfelt emotion that she also evokes in "We'll Be Together Again." She is in her most exuberant self as she gives an enlivening treatment of "What A Little Moonlight Can Do," which boasts of her flair for scatting.
The creativity and best efforts of Peter Martin (piano), Gregory Hutchinson (drums), Ruben Rogers (bass), Nicholas Peyton (trumpet) and Romero Lubambo (guitar) magnified the charms of these interpretations -- all are bound to delight the listeners with great taste in jazz vocal genre, even the most discriminating ears will find this CD a sheer beauty!
A CD to enjoy for all seasons!
With my heartfelt recommendation.
Description of A Little Moonlight
Following her Grammy-winning orchestral album The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves wished to return to a simpler, all-acoustic setting. So in December 2002, Reeves entered Right Track studios in New York City with legendary producer Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones) to record A Little Moonlight, an intimate collection of ten tunes featuring her touring trio: pianist Peter Martin, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Greg Hutchinson."Most of the songs are about the moment you're ready to fall in love, and the record features one of my loves, my trio-up-close and personal," says Reeves. "I've had great groups over the years, but there is really something special playing with Peter, Reuben and Greg. We've worked together for so long that sometimes all it takes is a look to make the music come alive-and this record captures the magic between us." Besides the inspired trio, the album also features appearances by trumpeter Nicholas Payton and guitarist Romero Lubambo.
It's a match made in musical heaven: Dianne Reeves, the cool and collected contralto, and Arif Mardin, the esteemed producer behind the success of Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Norah Jones. Backed by a young and hungry rhythm section featuring drummer Greg Hutchinson, bassist Reuben Rogers, and pianist Peter Martin, Reeves finds herself in a straight-ahead setting where she can show off her jazz chops without compromising to pop-oriented concepts and expectations. The result is a recording of unadulterated and honest jazz in the classic sense. Her skillful blending of the best of Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter is evident on Richard Rodger's "Loads of Love." The Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo adds Joe Pass strains to Cole Porter's "I Concentrate on You," while trumpeter Nichlolas Payton lend his mellow tones to Reeve's heartfelt rendition of "You Go to My Head." --Eugene Holley, Jr.
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