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Dianne Reeves represents a multitude of styles and approaches, ranging from pop to R&B to straight jazz. The Best of Dianne Reeves provides the listener with a generous collection that emphasizes these opposites. "Better Days" from Dianne Reeves, along with "You Taught My Heart to Sing" and the title cut from I Remember, are light and pretty, emphasizing her ability as a ballad singer. Much more interesting are "Endangered Species" and "Old Souls" from Art & Survival. Backed by infectious rhythms, textured arrangements, and heavy grooves, Reeves unleashes her dynamic vocals bolstered by chants, outbursts, and hymns. Two cuts allow the listener to compare Reeves to other notable singers. "River" from In the Moment offers a soulful, quiet take on Joni Mitchell's classic, while "Lullaby of Birdland," complete with big band backing, succeeds in offering a likable rendition of a Sarah Vaughan favorite, though it lacks the pizzazz that made the earlier version so vibrant. Reeves' performance of "Misty" receives its first U.S. release here, and it's a fine addition to this collection. The eclectic nature of The Best Of offers a fine introduction to Reeves, though it will undoubtedly confuse some. Is she a classic jazz diva, contemporary pop stylist, or an experimenter in African rhythms? The perceptive listener will answer that she is all of these, tied together by a lovely, powerful voice.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
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Paul Jackson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Freddie Washington, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Paulinho Da Costa, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Erik Zobler, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Producer, Piano, Synclavier, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Lawson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Ford, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mitch Greenhill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - T. Lorrich, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1987 Blue Note Records
Stephen Sondheim, ComposerLyricist - Dianne Reeves, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Childs, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Kilson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Severin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1991 Blue Note Records
Sammy Cahn, ComposerLyricist - Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Mulgrew Miller, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - McCoy Tyner, ComposerLyricist - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Charnett Moffett, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1991 Blue Note Records
Eduardo Del Barrio, Producer - Abraham Laboriel, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Alex Acuna, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeanne Pisano, ComposerLyricist - Tara Kiki, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1993 Blue Note Records
Eduardo Del Barrio, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Beasley, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Johnson, Fretless Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Alex Acuna, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joey Heredia, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Tara Kiki, Voices, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1993 Blue Note Records
Eduardo Del Barrio, ComposerLyricist - John Beasley, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Lurssen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Kevin Eubanks, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer, Synclavier, AssociatedPerformer - WAYNE HOLMES, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Kilson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Corine Duke, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Eric Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Severin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Marni Riley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pat Karamian, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Munyungo Jackson, Composer, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - STANLEY CLARKE, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Corine Duke, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 1999 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Cole Porter, ComposerLyricist - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Conan Reynolds, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - George Duke, Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - WAYNE HOLMES, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Keese, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Peets, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chuck Orozco, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Corine Duke, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Rocky Bryant, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Romero Lubambo, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Otmaro Ruiz, Piano, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2000 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Conan Reynolds, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - George Duke, Producer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - WAYNE HOLMES, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Keese, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Peets, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chuck Orozco, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mongo Santamaria, ComposerLyricist - Corine Duke, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Rocky Bryant, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Romero Lubambo, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Otmaro Ruiz, Piano, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2000 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Joni Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Conan Reynolds, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - George Duke, Producer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - WAYNE HOLMES, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Keese, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Peets, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chuck Orozco, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Corine Duke, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Rocky Bryant, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Romero Lubambo, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Otmaro Ruiz, Piano, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2001 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Orchestra, Orchestra - Mulgrew Miller, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Shearing, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Billy Childs, Conductor - Greg Hutchinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Patrick Gandy, Conductor
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2001 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Johnny Burke, ComposerLyricist - Mulgrew Miller, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer - Erroll Garner, ComposerLyricist - Greg Hutchinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2001 Blue Note Records
Reginald Veal, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Orchestra, Orchestra - Munyungo Jackson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dianne Reeves, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer - Billy Childs, Conductor, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Hutchinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Patrick Gandy, Conductor
(C) 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2001 Blue Note Records
Album review
Dianne Reeves represents a multitude of styles and approaches, ranging from pop to R&B to straight jazz. The Best of Dianne Reeves provides the listener with a generous collection that emphasizes these opposites. "Better Days" from Dianne Reeves, along with "You Taught My Heart to Sing" and the title cut from I Remember, are light and pretty, emphasizing her ability as a ballad singer. Much more interesting are "Endangered Species" and "Old Souls" from Art & Survival. Backed by infectious rhythms, textured arrangements, and heavy grooves, Reeves unleashes her dynamic vocals bolstered by chants, outbursts, and hymns. Two cuts allow the listener to compare Reeves to other notable singers. "River" from In the Moment offers a soulful, quiet take on Joni Mitchell's classic, while "Lullaby of Birdland," complete with big band backing, succeeds in offering a likable rendition of a Sarah Vaughan favorite, though it lacks the pizzazz that made the earlier version so vibrant. Reeves' performance of "Misty" receives its first U.S. release here, and it's a fine addition to this collection. The eclectic nature of The Best Of offers a fine introduction to Reeves, though it will undoubtedly confuse some. Is she a classic jazz diva, contemporary pop stylist, or an experimenter in African rhythms? The perceptive listener will answer that she is all of these, tied together by a lovely, powerful voice.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:11:21
- Main artists: Dianne Reeves
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2002 Blue Note Records ℗ 2002 Blue Note Records
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