Album Reviews

DIANNE REEVES

When You Know

2008-04-23

One of the great female jazz vocalists of today, Dianne Reeves was unfortunately talked into a watered down, "crossover" set of songs this time around. Just the appearance of Minnie Ripperton's excruciating "Lovin' You" ought to make listeners run for the radio dial. There's a lot here that's disappointing and this from a reviewer that's usually an easy mark for jazz vocalists. The album is saved (barely) by the last three selections, which display both Dianne's vocal excellence and a well-crafted song. Let's hope she exchanges Minnie for something closer to Miles for her next set. 04/08 MJVD J-Contemporary

Quick Links:

all reviews | all jazz reviews

More reviews tagged #Jazz

reviewed 03/2006
SONDRE LERCHE & THE FACES DOWN QUARTET
Duper Sessions
reviewed 05/2007
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
United We Swing
reviewed 05/2012
CLAYTON CAMERON AND THE JAZZ EXPLOSION
Here's To The Messengers: A Tribute to Art Blakey
reviewed 07/2004
The Frank and Joe Show
33 1/3
reviewed 03/2007
WILL BERNARD
Party Hats
reviewed 04/2012
DR. JOHN
LOCKED DOWN

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.