Marvin Teddy & Luther: Smooth Urban Jazz

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B0002PUH56
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,461 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. You Sure Love to Ball

2. Turn Out the Lights

3. So Amazing

4. Is it Still Good?

5. After the Dance

6. Love TKO

7. If Only for One Night

8. I Want You

9. Here and Now

Editorial Reviews

Marvin Gaye revolutionized the sound of R&B and soul. The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer’s contributions to the music forever changed the world. He was a pivotal force behind the Motown sound and wrote countless numbers of hits, not only for himself but or numerous artists. He will forever be remembered for his rich, smooth voice that crooned the sweetest love songs and his politically and socially conscious lyrics that captured the hearts and minds of an era. Marvin, Teddy and Luther pays tribute to Marvin Gaye with memorable interpretations of his classics "You Sure Love to Ball," "After The Dance" and "I Want You."

Teddy Pendergrass is the ultimate soul man. His voice and style wooed an entire generation of women to flock to his "For Women Only" concerts and be romanced by his sultry lyrics, silky voice and sexy tank tops. This former member of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes was instrumental in helping to mold Gamble & Huff’s legendary Philadelphia sound. His classics like "Wake Up Everybody" and "Turn off the Lights" set the standard for modern R&B ballads. Marvin, Teddy and Luther celebrates Mr. TP with soulful and melodic renditions of some of the most well known songs he sang like Gamble and Huff’s "Turn Out the Lights," Ashford and Simpson’s "Is It Still Good To Ya?" and "Love TKO."

Luther Vandross is one of the ultimate balladeers. He is the present day link to all the great soul singers that came before him. This consummate chart-topper was the reigning ‘love man’ of the 80s and to this day there is no contemporary singer who can bring to life an R&B slow jam quite like Luther. He has sung duets with everyone from Janet Jackson to Mariah Carey and has produced for such divas as Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick. Everyone loves Luther. Marvin, Teddy and Luther celebrates Luther Vandross with tender versions of his hits like "So Amazing," "If Only For One Night" and "Here and Now."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That special night, September 23, 2004

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P. BOND "PERRY L. BOND" (MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marvin Teddy & Luther: Smooth Urban Jazz (Audio CD)

After listening to " Marvin, Teddy, and Luther " one realizes just how talented these three gentlemen are and the power that went into the lyrics and music performed by these three superstars. Wine, soft lights, and that special someone are what's required to enjoy this cd. Enjoy

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pour Some Wine, Light A Candle and enjoy, December 9, 2006

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Derrick Dunn "The Realest DJ" (Woodbridge,VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marvin Teddy & Luther: Smooth Urban Jazz (Audio CD)

Marvin, Teddy and Luther: A Smooth Urban Jazz Love features a nice twist on some of the most beloved slow jams from three premier balladers. Standouts include David Mann's covers of Luther's So Amazing & If Only For One Night. The disc is geared around slow and steady seduction -- a sexy dance followed by whatever the listener has in mind later for his or her dance partner. There's something particularly innovative or unique in the arrangements of these ballads. Everybody loves these songs, and they provide spotlights for the principal musicians while making for some nice late-night soul swaying.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Urban Jazz Love, May 12, 2007

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D. Middleton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marvin Teddy & Luther: Smooth Urban Jazz (Audio CD)

Well having been a Luther fan since forever, anything connected with his music will be a hit with me! Taking the classic Luther, Teddy and Marvin hits and giving them a jazz vibe really works! 10 out of 10