VOCAL PERFECTION Dee Dee Bridewater's voice is absolutely stunning. She channels Sarah Vaughan's warm, sultry tone and purring vibrato, and swings and scats with the playfulness and melodic intricacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Please don't compare her with Diana Krall! I am a huge Diana Krall fan, but they are on opposite ends of the jazz spectrum and are equally gifted in their own right.
Mack the Knife has ALWAYS been one of my favorite songs, and I enjoy hearing various artists rework the arrangement. Dee Dee's version is pure ear candy! Another great track is Slow Boat to China, as Dee Dee captures the mood and emotion of the lyrics without compromising the quality of the vocals. And, of course, who could overlook the jazz classics Cotton Tail, Lady Be Good, and the sizzling Midnight Sun.
This is a fabulous CD to add to your collection. Enjoy! And may I suggest sharing this lovely album over candlelight on a rainy evening with a special someone... ;)
She Stands On Her Own A fine outing by Dee Dee. To praise her talent does not necessitate downing Krall or other artists. It's a tough business. Let's praise what we like and not trash others to make our point; which may or may not be valid. I'd gladly open my wallet, and have, to see any of the ladies mentioned on this page, perform. My best to them all for giving us their best.
The Real Deal I'm about half way through listening to this recording for the first time, and couldn't wait to recommend it. I listen to a lot of Jazz, but have made no recommendations, until now. You should believe the other positive reviews you find here. This is an amazing CD, one I know I will enjoy over and over. You don't need to think of Ella, or make comparisons with anyone. Dee Dee's own work, talent & passion for this project can be heard and felt. The recording is clean, forward and warm, with a perfect balance of all involved. Great instrument performances and arrangements. Well worth every penny. Can't wait to turn my friends on to this.
Never compare DeeDee with Ms. Krall If you haven't the chance to listen to Ella herself, choose DeeDee Bridgewater. Not that she sounds alike - she has her own strong interpretations - but she is also a genius. Her scatting and phrasing is magnificent. Diana Krall is a boring mainstream singer in comparison. If she were a not-blonde, male singer everyone would notice her mediocrity.
The ULTIMATE This is the ULTIMATE jazz album. The vocals are incredible. The arrangements are magnificent. The musicians are phenomenal. This is the opus, the pinnacle of jazz albums. It is no wonder it won 2 Grammy's...at least the awards people got this right. A MUST HAVE!
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