k.d. lang, Tony Bennett - A Wonderful World
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Free Music Notes for A Wonderful World
Free Music Review: A Perfect Blend of Great Voices
Hit: 5 Stars
This Louis Armstrong tribute album is absolutely a winner! This won the 2004 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. It includes some of the finest songs ever recorded from "Exactly Like You" and "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)" to "What A Wonderful World" and "A Kiss To Build A Dream On." Likewise, this sublime album was orchestrated and conducted by Peter Matz, dazzling piano/arrangements by Lee Musiker, superb vocal arrangements by Rob Mathes, with the backing of Paul Langosch on bass, Clayton Cameron on drums, Gray Sargent on guitar and a special appearance of Scott Hamilton on tenor sax.
Listen to my all-time favorite "La Vie En Rose" and you'll agree with me that this is the very highlight of this wonderful CD. Its arrangement has a Bossa Nova touch that makes it so delightful to one's ears. You could listen to it endlessly without ever tiring. I did! Tony Bennett's voice is fabulous as ever and k.d. lang's voice is simply superb. I would say a cross between Diana Krall and Julie London. This duet was nominated for 2004 Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.
Also one of the stunning and ear-catching tracks is my favorite "Dream A Little Dream Of Me," a song made popular by the late Mama Cass of The Mamas And The Papas. Listen to its grand guitar solo by Gray Sargent.
"Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leaves all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me."
An outstanding recording. My highest recommendation!
Free Music Review: Excellent! :)
Hit: 5 Stars
Songs like "Exactly Like You" and "I Wonder" are gems. This is good slow dancing in the kitchen music for couples from their 30's to their 90's. KD Lang is quite a genius and when her sound combines with Tony, there is a sort of magic synergy that occurs. You have got to hear this CD!!
Free Music Review: This is a sexy, classy album
Hit: 5 Stars
I've loved k.d. lang's sultry, beautiful voice for some time now, but I have never heard it put to better use than here. She excels on these jazzy, sexy songs. So does Tony Bennett, with his strong smooth voice, so different than k.d.'s, yet so complimentary. This album is one I listen to over and over again, and am so glad to have in my collection.Free Music Review: A Wonderful Pairing
Hit: 5 Stars
Pairing k.d. Lang and Tony Bennett was a stroke of musical genius. The magical synergy between them, the combination of two such diametrically opposite vocalists, the obvious chemistry between them is wonderful to behold. Tony has never been better, and k.d. displays the full range of her vocal talents effortlessly and perfectly in sync with Tony's flawless pop/jazz style. It is a masterful collaboration on every track, but "Exactly Like You" and "What A Wonderful World" are exceptionally good. This is an essential purchase if you collect either artist. It has all the makings of a great classic album from two of the greatest vocalists around today. Bennett proves conclusively with this gem that great vocal artistry is possible at any age and at any stage of one's career. I only hope there's 'A Wonderful World Part Two."Free Music Review: An Odd Couple That Works Wonderfully Together!
Hit: 5 Stars
As a fan of the "the great American songbook" and jazz vocals in general, I was a tad skeptical when I heard that Tony Bennett and k.d. lang had teamed up to record an album. But from the first song, I knew the pairing was bang on. His slightly scratchy but assured and familiar voice is complemented very, very nicely by k.d. lang's supple, throaty vocals. Ms. Lang is a versatile chanteuse -- and a dynamic live performer (I saw her early in her career, when she was still doing strictly country music) -- but I was still surprised to hear how well she holds her own on this effort. Together, these two voices are a synergistic delight -- and the instrumentation is lush, never overpowering. To sum up -- this is a CD to play over and over and over again, over dinner, during cocktails, while falling asleep, or engaging in whatever pursuit takes your fancy ;-).