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Some Other Time

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This is an album to savour for jazz enthusiasts, given that it showcases some popular jazz songs Diane grew up listening to.
It's clear from the outset that Diane Schuur is enjoying the opportunity to revisit such past favourites and there's a warmth and glow to many of the tracks that's difficult to resist - especially in the best known material.
This is a celebration of the jazz form that's equally capable of appealing to long-term fans of the genre as it is to newcomers. Hence, timeless tracks by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein are delivered with such verve and panache that you'll probably find your head nodding along in appreciation in spite of yourself.
Diane brings maturity, class and no considerable amount of good humour to most of the recordings and ensures that the mix is reflective of the genre as a whole, rather than just the obvious classics.
Diane Schuur's new contribution to the ever-growing number of albums devoted to the Great American Songbook is mostly notable for what it lacks: vocal fireworks.
She handles the challenging material with grace, showcasing her impressive abilities, but never at the expense of the melody.
Her voice is pure, strong and flexible, her band,­ centred on the versatile piano of Randy Porter, the muscular but sensitive bass playing of Scott Steed, the intelligently judged guitar of Dan Balmer, plus Reggie Jackson on drums, ­is discreet and sensitive but vigorous and exuberant where appropriate, and the songs constitute Diane's one of strongest recorded set to date.
Needless to say, "Some Other Time" (her Concord Jazz debut) shines brightest when operating on most familiar territory.
It is an engaging listen and provides also perfect laidback Sunday afternoon listening even for people who wouldn't otherwise consider the genre.
Standout tracks : "September in the Rain", which Schuur made when she was 10 years old and a voice-and-guitar arrangement of "Danny Boy".

Just like a fine wine, Diane continues to grow and mature. Certainly her best effort to date. Her fifth release on Concord since 2000, this partnership is certainly helping her to develop to her full potential.
The track of her as a youngster is heart warming and gives a hint of her future abilities and range.

If you are a fan..........this album is a MUST for your collection. If you are not yet a fan, it will convert you!!!

JRR

Diane schuur is one of the most underrated singers,she has such a lovely voice,if your reading this give yourself a treat and get one of her CD'S
you'll fall in love with that voice....

This is Diane's last effort, and it's one of her best album to date. One more album for Concord label; I love every song on this album. Strongly suggested to everyone who wants to discover Diane's music for the first time and to those who already know her.

Diane does it again with another great recording with good song selection. Pure Schuur is still my favorite, and Midnight is quite good as well. If you are buying Diane for the first time, then I would recommend Pure Schuur, but this is a great disc to round out a collection.

I Have Been A Fan Of Diane Schuur For Many Years//Ever Since I Heard Her
Recording Of The Very Thought Of You With Orchestra And I Believe Diane On Piano I Completely Fell In Love With Her Voice And Her Way Of Telling A Story She Really Listens Not Only To The Music But To The Lyric//I Love
Her New Albun On Concord/And The Side That Really Stands Out Is Her
Rendition Of Tony Bennett Hit The Good Life//Wow I Got Chills Just Listening//I Hope She Records This Again With Full Orchestra Like She Did The Very Thought Of You/At Least I Can Hope//She Must Have Enjoyed Ray Charles Version Of The Good Life,I Know I Did//There Are Not many Great Singers Left And I Hope
That Diane Stays With Us For Many Many Years//This CD Is A Must For All Who Love Good Music//

I have some old tapes of hers that I loved but alas no longer a tape player. This particular CD was a little wobbly, particulasrly the last song.