The Best Of Dianne Reeves

Dianne Reeves - The Best Of Dianne Reeves

The Best Of Dianne Reeves
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Artist: Dianne Reeves
Brand: REEVES,DIANNE
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 2002-01-29
Music Label: Blue Note Records
Soundtracks:
  1. Better Days
  2. I Remember Sky
  3. You Taught My Heart To Sing
  4. Endangered Species
  5. Old Souls
  6. Nine
  7. Testify
  8. Love For Sale
  9. Afro Blue
  10. River
  11. Lullaby Of Birdland
  12. Misty
  13. Fascinating Rhythm

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Free Music Review: Low Flame, High Heat
Hit: 5 Stars

A few years ago ( and with an ex-girlfriend who shall remain nameless! ) I saw Dianne Reeves with Take 6 at the Kennedy Center here in Wash. D.C. And while I found the entire show extremely enjoyable the highlight of the evening came about when Ms. Reeves tackled a selection called " Better Days " a nostalgic, soulful look back at the joys of being young, insatiably curious and ultimately impatient when waiting for tomorrow and what it might bring ( who said youth is wasted on the young! ). Anyway, once the song ended there may not have been a dry eye in the house.... but don't misunderstand me. Unlike other singers who tend to rely on cheap sentimentilism to get their point across Ms. Reeves simply sings in a fashion that relays the songs almost wistful manner in a style that is filled with hope and a fond rememberance of things past ( sorry Marcel Proust! ). Plus, she wisely lets the listener decide how to relate to the lyrics wonderfully nostalgic theme. So, due to the power of her performance that night I ran to my local record store and purchased her debut cd. Obviously, I was not disappointed in my rash decision and, although many years and musical tastes have come and ultimately vanished, I'm still a huge fan of this incredibly talented yet also undeniably first-rate jazz singer.

Singing in a fashion that is at once traditional, soulful and extremely honest Dianne Reeves projects perhaps what is truly best in a jazz singer that is at once mature and thoughtful when displaying her craft. Whether doing standards such as " Love For Sale " or " Misty ", which by the way was so good I found it even better than Sarah Vaughns ( sorry! ), she exudes a real sense of professionalism that I simply will never get enough of. Her heartfelt rendition of Stephen Sondheim's " I Remember Sky " is at once tender, gentle and ultimately heartbreaking in it's simplicity. Still she is capable of much more than just that though when she tackles " Afro Blue " ( which I think is a Coltrane composition....I could be wrong! ) an amazing mid-tempo, exotic number that allows her to 'stretch out' a little by adding some mean percussion ( giving the song real 'muscle' ) thus adding a wonderfully different taste to her already slightly eclectic catalogue. What the heck....I truly enjoyed everything here and whether you are a fan of jazz singing or not ( and it's simply impossible to catagorize Dianne in just one genre ) there really is something here for everyone. No matter where your tastes may lie! By adding ingredients into her singing such as Jazz, Soul, Gospel and even a little Scat! Ms. Reeves makes each song here an hodge-podge of flavors that I find very tasty and makes me ponder that perhaps I should eat out more often! A delicious helping of Dianne Reeves should be on every music lover's daily diet as far as I am concerned ( with all apologies to Julia Child! ).

That being said, I did want to finish this review by saying Thank-You to everyone who has read my reviews and especially to those who have sent me e-mails regarding these silly critiques. It's always a wonderful experience getting 'feed back' regarding my web-site and I cherish each and all of you for taking the time, and trouble, to give me your impressions, whether through votes or even contacting me. Each and everyone of you is terrific! Thanks!!

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