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Donny Hathaway would have been 65 years old on October 1,2010. Although the passing of this visionary and multi-talented artist left a significant void, his pervasive influence leaves an indelible mark on popular music. Donny's genius as a vocalist, pianist, composer and arranger was evident in his ability to combine his unparalleled musical gifts with a deep spirituality that permeated all of his endeavors.
There could be no better standard bearer for Hathaway's work than tenor saxophon'ist Kirk whalum, whose work has similarly crossed the boundaries between R&B, gospel and jazz with an emotional immediacy that is beyond compare. Everything is Everything consummates the chart-topping For You and The Babyface Songbook to create a trilogy that brilliantly exhibit Kirk's singular interpretive skills, and further advances the career of this 8-time Grammy nominee.
Highlights include "You Had To Know," featuring a headelt perfomance by Donny's daughter, Lalah, and neo-soul crooner Musiq Soulchild's retro take on "We're Still Friends." Wonderful arrangements by Gil Goldstein and John Stoddart, with contributions from contemporary jazz masters Rick Braun, Jeff Golub and Christian McBride, as well as pedal steel scorcher Robert Randolph, come together with Whalum's passionate tenor to tell the musical story of one of the most important figures in polular music.
There could be no better standard bearer for Hathaway's work than tenor saxophon'ist Kirk whalum, whose work has similarly crossed the boundaries between R&B, gospel and jazz with an emotional immediacy that is beyond compare. Everything is Everything consummates the chart-topping For You and The Babyface Songbook to create a trilogy that brilliantly exhibit Kirk's singular interpretive skills, and further advances the career of this 8-time Grammy nominee.
Highlights include "You Had To Know," featuring a headelt perfomance by Donny's daughter, Lalah, and neo-soul crooner Musiq Soulchild's retro take on "We're Still Friends." Wonderful arrangements by Gil Goldstein and John Stoddart, with contributions from contemporary jazz masters Rick Braun, Jeff Golub and Christian McBride, as well as pedal steel scorcher Robert Randolph, come together with Whalum's passionate tenor to tell the musical story of one of the most important figures in polular music.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Henry Cooper
Format:Audio CD
What can I say this brilliant piece of work from my man Kirk Whalum for doing a special tribute to the great Donny Hathaway which took me away by surprise. Listening to the Tribute disc would pour your soul, your mind, your spirit all inside of you. My main man Donny Hathway would be very happy for Kirk Whalum and others doing his songs which he's known best for. There's no sloppiness, no overturned or no turndowns or anything happening right here on this album. Listening to tracks like Love, Love, Love with him and Rick Braun was a great music beauty to collide the remake with a smooth jazz punch to it! As with others like We Still Friends from soul brother Musiq Soulchild, Valdez in the Country with Jeff Golub, A Song for You, plus a special treat of You Had to Know with the lovely daughter of the singer, Lalah Hathaway. Beautiful arrangements still live from the horns, strings and the rhythm section. Still love it!
Goes on by saying this is the best tribute album I ever listen to in my entire life non-stop. This is real music you cannot miss asides what's playing in the radio or on MTV, BET and stuff.
Greatly miss Donny a whole lot. Wish he was here today rockin' on!
Goes on by saying this is the best tribute album I ever listen to in my entire life non-stop. This is real music you cannot miss asides what's playing in the radio or on MTV, BET and stuff.
Greatly miss Donny a whole lot. Wish he was here today rockin' on!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By W. Miller
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's hard to miss with Kirk...I listen to this cd almost
everyday. When it's Kirk Whalem it is a bet that it's going
to be a a good one. "You Had To Know" by Lalah Hathaway my
favorite cut. Donny Hathaway was one of my all time favorite
singers.
everyday. When it's Kirk Whalem it is a bet that it's going
to be a a good one. "You Had To Know" by Lalah Hathaway my
favorite cut. Donny Hathaway was one of my all time favorite
singers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Kirk Whalum takes on one of the great songbooks, the works of Donny Hathaway. Hathaway was one of the most brilliant songwriters and singers of the 1970's, who though labeled a soul singer, partly for his work with Roberta Flack, regularly transcended that label. This record takes some of his standards and Whalum and friends give them loving and vigorous workouts.
Standouts include Valdez in the Country featuring guitarist Jeff Golub, a wicked take on Tryin' Times with sacred steel great Robert Randolph that brings out the honker in Whalum and wicked chops from Randolph. You Had To Know is a beautiful tune featuring Donny Hathaway's daughter Lalah that aches with tenderness.
The playing is spot on, never overplayed,if anything the playing is occasionally understated. All in all a very satisfying workout, and its great to hear someone take on these songs again. If you like smooth jazz, this is a keeper
Standouts include Valdez in the Country featuring guitarist Jeff Golub, a wicked take on Tryin' Times with sacred steel great Robert Randolph that brings out the honker in Whalum and wicked chops from Randolph. You Had To Know is a beautiful tune featuring Donny Hathaway's daughter Lalah that aches with tenderness.
The playing is spot on, never overplayed,if anything the playing is occasionally understated. All in all a very satisfying workout, and its great to hear someone take on these songs again. If you like smooth jazz, this is a keeper
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Music
This CD was a wonderful addition to my music collection. I could listen to Kirk Whalum all day. I actual do listen to his CD at work when things get hectic.
Published 1 month ago by Debra
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!!!!
Go out and purchase this it is awesome when I am riding or traveling I put this in and I just ride and this music reall set the tone, go out and purchase very nice.
Published 4 months ago by Lexy
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love Donny Hathaway and I love Kirk Whalum!!!
This CD is a no-brainer for those of us who love incredible music! Musiq Soulchild is featured as well as Lalah, Donny's daughter - what a lovely treat for our ears!!!!
Published 5 months ago by LisaK
3.0 out of 5 stars
a quality purchase
this is a wonderful offering by a first rate musician and performer! We all love the music of Donny Hathaway but more so we've all been affected by the rich and organic tenderness... Read more
Published 9 months ago by geoffrey's dad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This is CD was more than I ever expected. This artist is absolutely awesome. I will purchase future products of his. It is music that you can feel.
Published 13 months ago by Didi Pratt
2.0 out of 5 stars
NOT SO MUCH
LOVE KIRK WHALUM BUT... THIS CD LEFT ME WONDERING WTH??
I WAS SORELY DISAPPOINTED CONSIDERING DONNY WAS SUCH A GREAT MUSICIAN. PERHAPS I EXPECTED TOO MUCH.
I WAS SORELY DISAPPOINTED CONSIDERING DONNY WAS SUCH A GREAT MUSICIAN. PERHAPS I EXPECTED TOO MUCH.
Published 18 months ago by Tina Moore-Pamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Done
OMG, Kirk Whalum has honored Donny Hathaway with this CD. Of course Lalah Hathaway's vocals added even more to this wonderful CD. Read more
Published on April 1, 2011 by Vernie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Everything IS REALLY Everything
I've been a Kirk Whalum fan for years. I attended the CD release party and knew I had to have this because not only am I a Whalum fan but I'm also a Donny Hathaway fan. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by Jan
4.0 out of 5 stars
teddy's girl
I believe that Donny Hathawaywould very plesed with the renditions that Kirk whalum has done with his music. I am really enjoying the CD
Published on February 7, 2011 by R. Saxton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kirk Jazz
I am a Kirk Whalum jazz fan. This tribute to Donny Hathaway is well put together. Having Donny's daughter Laliah was a delightful honor. Read more
Published on January 22, 2011 by R. Keys
