Rashida [Import]

Jon Lucien | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 3, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Mvp Japan
• ASIN: B0000071PO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,772 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of this 1973 album from the late Jazz vocalist. In the past, his smooth baritone voice drew comparisons to greats like Nat King Cole and Lou Rawls, but during almost 30 years of recording and performing, Jon Lucien cultivated a unique and rich romantic sound all of his own. Extensive liner notes featuring an interview with Delesa Lucien, widow of Jon Lucien, and all original artwork and additional photography provided especially for this project courtesy of Delesa. BBR. 2011. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rashida weaves seductive web, February 24, 2000

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michael johnson (mill valley, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rashida (Audio CD)

Lucien's early 70's work, "Rashida" may be his best ever. The album flows as though it were one song with ocean sounds linking some pieces, childrens happy voices at play others - even silences sing on this haunting, deeply romantic journey to the regions of love lost and heart felt passion. The full range of Lucien's brilliant voice is given play here - and each note strikes deep into our most secret regions. Prepare to be taken on a journey of reflection, pain, and ultimately to the full joy that is love.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Jon Lucien Album, December 29, 2001

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chandler school (Pasadena, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rashida (Audio CD)

I saw Jon Lucien live in Redondo Beach around the time Listen Love was released. This guy sounds better in person under bright lights and a microphone than he does on record.... And very few artists past or present can make that claim.

With a voice so rich, mellow and low that it's hard to imagine anything emanating from a man that outwardly appears so frail and drawn.

Rashida was my first introduction to the music Jon Lucien. If it were possible to capture the essence of romance, beauty, unrequited love and longing on vinyl - This was/is it!

It is a classic!

If you can find a long out of print copy of the "Many Moods of Jon Lucien" for under a hundred dollars, it's worth buying. It contains many of the gems collected from his RCA recordings.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maishah's review, April 13, 2001

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M. English (Largo, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rashida (Audio CD)

I have been a huge fan of Jon Lucien since my parents listened to his music in the 70s. I even have a daughter named Rashida. This album is truly inspiring. You can't rely define his music as jazz or put it into a category since it reflects a style all its on. This is the type of music you listen to while laying back on the beach or relaxing at home...wishing you were at the beach!