Live [Enhanced, Live]

Nnenna Freelon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Live
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B0000C9JDC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,448 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Voice of Jazz, January 25, 2004

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C. Montgomery - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live (Audio CD)

I have been following Nnenna Freelon career since 1995. When I first heard her on the radio I couldn't beleive it, Her voice is so crystal clear, and musical approach to jazz so different and untouched by other vocalist. She adds a fresh new coat on jazz standards that is very rare in jazz music today. On " Nnenna Live " you can hear how she and the band works the audiance. On " All Or Nothing At All " she gives it a whole new sound. " Body and Soul", just fabulous, "If I had a Brain", cleaver with a gospel and jazz combination, "Tears of a clown", she made it her own, and "Meaning of the blues", she delivers keeping the jazz tradition but giving it a taste of blues and r&b. This cd delivers some outstanding performances, a must have cd for anyone who appreciates an excellant jazz vocalist that knows how to break the rules and delivers songs brilliantly.
Cedric , Philadelphia Pa

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magically as if I was there, February 5, 2004

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MR WT MAKHATHINI "thando" (Durban, South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live (Audio CD)

I just heard her voice in my local shop yesterday & i was taken straight to the venue where this gem was performed.My goodness!what a voice! she instantly blew me away. I must admit she surpuses my best jazz vocalists I have heard so far.I like the way she interacts with the audience listen to "If I had a brain Intro" U will laugh hard as the audience did & at the same time enjoy the music.Also on "My Cherie Amore intro" the lady has a beautiful clear voice. Oh! the band is really tight, listen to the Bass Guitar. The "Circle Song" what a song."Button Up your overcoat......u belong to me" everything hear is best there's no skip track." Nothing will be same..." a beautiful song. Ms Freelon takes your mind from your living room straight to the theatre and makes U sit down and listen, clap your hands(actually shop attendant laughed at me with my eyes closed i was some where to neverland). Thats how good this gem is. I have ordered it & I cant wait to put it on my audio player. Dont let it go out of print. Yes I agree with the preious reviewer "She is hot !hot! I will review this again when I receive my CD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a nice surprise . . ., September 14, 2004

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COZY (MIDDLETOWN, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live (Audio CD)

I awoke one morning to the sound of Nnenna's version of The Tracks Of My Tears. I was riveted. I'd heard that song many times over the years but never had I heard it put down the way Nnenna did it. Needless to say I bought the cd. The entire cd is good listening. She has a unique style. My other favorite track is Blue . . .