A stunning vocal tribute that vividly brings to life Horace Silver's classic songs.
Dee Dee Bridgewater recreates Horace Silver's classics with her own unique sensibility, combining her rich expressiveness with the dynamism of a jazz combo. This highly acclaimed album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Vocal Jazz Album category.
Dee Dee Bridgewater's supple and powerful vocals vividly illuminate the rhythmic sense and warm melodies of Horace Silver's work. "Nica's Dream" showcases her distinctive swing, and her passionate phrasing enhances the song's appeal. This album is also highly accomplished as vocal jazz, and as its Grammy nomination attests, it is a captivating album for both jazz beginners and enthusiasts.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Permit Me To Introduce You To Yourself
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2)
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Nica's Dream
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The Tokyo Blues
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4)
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Pretty Eyes
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Saint Vitus Dance
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6)
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You Happened My Way
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7)
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Soulville
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8)
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Filthy McNasty
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9)
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Song For My Father
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10)
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Doodlin'
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11)
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Lonely Woman
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12)
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The Jody Grind
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13)
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Blowin' The Blues Away
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Composed By - Horace Silver
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Piano - Horace Silver (2 & 9)
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Organ [Hammond B3] - Jimmy Smith (8 & 12)
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Vocals - Dee Dee Bridgewater
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Arranged By - Hein Van de Geyn (2-12)
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Bass - Hein Van de Geyn
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Arranged By - Lionel Belmondo (1)
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Tenor Saxophone - Lionel Belmondo
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Trumpet - Stéphane Belmondo
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Drums - André "Dédé" Ceccarelli
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Piano - Thierry Eliez (1, 3-8 & 10-13)
