Friends For Schuur (2000) ( )

Product Summary Label: Concord Jazz UPC: 00013431489825 Release Date: 9/26/2000 Buy.com Sku: 60438539 Item#: M4VPSV Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Easy Living - (with Stan Getz) ~ Diane Schuur 2. I'd Fly - (with Richard Cocciante) ~ Diane Schuur 3. For The First Time ~ Diane Schuur 4. It Might Be You - (from "Tootsie", with Alan Bergman) ~ Diane Schuur 5. Love Like Ours ~ Diane Schuur 6. Red Cab To Manhattan - (with Stephen Bishop) ~ Diane Schuur 7. Heart Never Learns, The ~ Diane Schuur 8. Never Take That Chance Again ~ Diane Schuur 9. It Had To Be You - (live, with Ray Charles) ~ Diane Schuur 10. I Just Called To Say I Love You - (live, with The Rob Mathes Voices) ~ Diane Schuur 11. Finally - (with Stevie Wonder) ~ Diane Schuur (P) 2000 Concord Records, Inc. (C) 2000 Concord Records, Inc.   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel: Diane Schuur (vocals, piano); Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica); Ray Charles (vocals, synthesizer); Richard Cocciante, Alan Bergman, Stephen Bishop, The Rob Mathes Voices (vocals); Stan Getz (tenor saxophone); Alan Broadbent, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock (piano); Randy Waldman, Greg Phillinganes (synthesizer); Michael Landau, Michael Thompson, Dean Parks, Randy Jacobs (guitar); Charles Berghofer, James Hughart (acoustic bass); Tom Fowler, Alex Al (bass); Gregg Field, Harvey Mason, Peter Turre, Terri Lyne Carrington (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Curtis King, Vaneese Thomas (background vocals). Recorded at Ocean Way Recording and Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; Sony Music Studios, Santa Monica, California; Right Track Recording Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Glen Barros. Personnel: Diane Schuur (grand piano); Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica); Riccardo Cocciante (vocals); Dean Parks, Michael Thompson, Randy Jacobs (guitar); Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Alan Broadbent (piano); Greg Phillinganes, Randy Waldman (synthesizer); Gregg Field, Harvey Mason, Sr. , Terri Lyne Carrington (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Curtis King, Vaneese Thomas (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Eric Schilling . Liner Note Author: Glen Barros. Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA; Right Track Recording Studios, New York, NY; Sony Music Studios, Santa Monica, CA. Arrangers: Diane Schuur; Greg Phillinganes; Herbie Hancock; Alan Broadbent; Randy Waldman. Diane Schuur, one of the greatest entertainers in the world, makes her Concord Jazz debut with Friends for Schuur and it is remarkable. Her multifaceted vocal artistry is featured in great company on 11 sensational songs including two "live" concerts that feature Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. There is even a digitally reintroduced version of "Easy Living," featuring the great Stan Getz. Diane Schuur is regal and she's soulful, passionate, and playful and her avid listeners know immediately that her voice has all the right qualities: technique, range, and adaptability to pop, jazz, gospel, and blues. "I'd Fly" is a definite smooth jazz hit. She sings its sexy, but beautifully contoured melody, romantic lyrics with such yearning and passion that this late-night romantic ballad should land solidly on the charts. Her duet with Stevie Wonder on "Finally" is prime. Her "live" duet with Ray Charles on "It Had to Be You" is packed full of soul, and all the while, you know you're in the middle of something amazing. The great songwriters Alan Bergman and Dave Grusin place their inimitable stamp on the essential "It Might Be You" (Theme From "Tootsie") and with Schuur's heartfelt vocals, it clearly remains one of the best songs of the 20th century. Friends for Schuur brings you the new first lady of jazz at the height of her award-winning career. With it, Diane Schuur becomes the consummate entertainer whose dreams are forever intertwined with the greatest names in jazz and contemporary music. ~ Paula Edelstein Producer: Phil Ramone Engineer: Don Hahn; Ken Freeman; Charlie Paakkari Musical Guests Stevie Wonder Alan Bergman Stephen Bishop Ray Charles Dave Grusin Alan Broadbent Herbie Hancock Randy Waldman   Compilation Appearances Contemporary Jazz Christmas Vol. 5-Priceless Jazz Sampler Contemporary Jazz Christmas Concord Records 30th Anniversary Box Jazz Moods: sounds Of Autumn Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration Concord Picante 25th Anniversary Collection Ladies Sing For Lovers605 Beautiful Wedding:jazz For The Weddin   Associated Artists and Works Artists, Various Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists   Technical Info Release Date : 07/26/2004 Original Release Date : 2000 Catalog ID : 4898 Label : Concord Jazz Number of Discs : 2 Studio/Live : Mixed Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00013431489825    Product Image