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Beautiful Life

Dianne Reeves Format: Audio CD

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There should be no overlooking Beautiful Life, a journey of 12 songs which includes singularly memorable covers of Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain," Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams," Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" and Ani DiFranco's self-empowering "32 Flavors." Included in the rest of the tracks, which cover the spectrum from jazz to soul, are two new songs "Cold" and "Satiated" which are emotionally volcanic. Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington, Beautiful Life features an all-star cast that includes bassists Esperanza Spalding and Richard Bona, vocalists Gregory Porter and Lalah Hathaway, pianists Robert Glasper and Gerald Clayton and Reeves cousin and frequent longtime collaborator George Duke.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 5.08 x 0.39 inches; 3.46 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Concord Records
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 12461115
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2014
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2013
Label ‏ : ‎ Concord Records
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EP2NYZ2
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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- #1,034 in Vocal Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)
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Southern Man

A vocal jazz classic

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016

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I get frustrated with reviewers bemoaning that Diana Reeves doesn't always stay true to the "pure" vocal jazz tradition (Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, etc.). Say what? How about outstanding melodic vocal music and so what if some of it bends genres outside jazz.
The first two songs on this album are sure to satisfy the "purists" and they are terrific. Then we go into a breathtaking cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", which is a complete and outstanding reworking of this classic; followed by "Satiated" which might be considered straight R&B (and with very sympathetic vocals from Gregory Porter) if it were not for the improvised guitar fills from Marvin Sewell; followed by another incredible reworked remake, this time of Bob Marley's "Waiting In Vain".
And so it goes. A lot of care went into the making of this album and the genre-bending exercises - including "Tango", a terrific Afro-Cuban number - only strengthen the whole outing. It is still unquestionably a vocal jazz album and an outstanding one at that. My only minor complaint is that the last song, "Long Road Ahead", is not up to the standard of the rest of the album. Not an issue in the days of digital media as you can choose whether or not to include that song in your playlist. Everything else is indispensable.

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Cold and Tango are exceptionally good

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014

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“Beautiful Life” is all about textures and getting the right feelings for each of the songs, Dianne Reeves says of her vibrant, soulful record after half-decade absence since “When You Know” in the March issue of Downbeat magazine. The album is collaborative sessions with a stellar roster of guests like Sean Jones, Robert Glasper, Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, Esperanza Spalding, Raul Midon, Tia Fuller, and Gregoire Maret. Her cousin late George Duke participates in four songs. Recording and overdubbing sessions are said to be spanned from November 2012 to June 2013. She gives herself totally to the music, responds to tone and sound and timbre and all of that.

Several of her past albums have a distinct fusion feel, here she covers soulful contemporary. The album opens with Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You.” Sean Jones’ trumpet resonates melancholy. Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” captures a distinguished vocalist. Bob Marley’s “Waiting In Vain” expresses her uncontrollable desire to make a new album. She sings she doesn’t want to waiting her turn in vain. She has knocked the door three years before. Terri Lyne Carrington’s “Satiated” is featured with Gregory Porter, who is in the hight of the season. Dianne Reeves extends voluptuous twining with him. “Wild Rose” is unmistakably the world of Esperanza Spalding. She seems to feel completely at ease with this new surroundings.

All five originals written or co-written by her tug at our heartstrings, the separation anthem “Cold” and fiery wordless “Tango” are exceptionally good. She is both a diva and a storyteller. Pictures she paints, blends her jazz foundations with her love of and roots in soul music, are almost cinematic. “Tango” is composed with non-English-speaking fans in mind. It is performed only by her scatting of superlative degree, in which she conjures up evocative, detail filled lyrical narrative. She says she has always viewed improvisation as a conversation. Raul Midon tints the song with his unique voice trumpet solo. Romero Lubambo’s guitar adds the rich flavor. “Long Road Ahead” sounds like her rooter’s song to our lives. Album fades out with Gregoire Maret’s soothing harmonica sound. Her delayed return brings so many good tunes which we want to hear frequently.

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O. C. Mitchell Jr.

Very Well Done

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014

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I like this collection of songs. The arrangements are good, the musicians are superior, and the vocals are exceptional. Reeves honors us with real, and living, acoustic musicians, and she gleefully makes tasteful and limited use of synthesizers. Her voice is in rare form. This arguably is her best CD offering. I bought one copy for myself, and later bought three more for friends.

The CD offers the listener twelve songs. Of those, five are outstanding. They include a cover of Marvin Gaye's classic, "I Want You;" "Feels So Good (Lifted);" "32 Flowers;" "Satiated;" and "Tango."

The first offering -- "I Want You" -- begins and ends strangely. If you turn off and shut down after the first fifteen seconds, you will miss a great composition. There is a incentive to shut it down because the introduction is slow and very strange -- it is weird. The ending presents like a song written or arranged by musicians who could not find a nice way to end a really terrific song. The middle -- the bulk -- of this song is very good, and, I suspect, it would please the late Marvin Gaye. The trumpet performance by Sean Jones is exceptional.

"Feels So Good (Lifted)" is a feel good song. Reeves' voice has amazing clarity throughout this soulful expression. It is a beautiful, moving song that includes great lyrics. George Duke's signature sound enhances the tune, and he, once again touches your soul. We will miss him. This is a sensational song. It truly is the best song on this CD.

"Satiated" is a love song and a duet that pairs Reeves with Gregory Porter. Reeves is masterful, and Porter is polite and appropriate. He truly supports the featured artist with a tailored tone. He does not interrupt; he does not trump; he does not interfere -- Porter in all ways supports Reeves in this beautiful song. This is a very fine duet that includes an outstanding male vocalist who recognizes his role and, while suppressing ego, behaves well throughout.

"32 Flowers" is Reeves funk debut. It is a moving, stimulating party song. This is a superior composition, and an amazing departure from her traditional lounge sound. This artist has potential in the pop market. She easily could sing lead for our friends from Oakland -- Tower of Power. Earth, Wind and Fire needs her. The Gap Band should sign her and assemble again. James Brown would rise from the dead. Bootsy Collins would get happy and start dancing. Maysa would yield and salute. This song is, in short, riveting.

"Tango" is deceptive. It starts slow and easy. It picks up later and easily could support partners dancing the Latin Tango. This arrangement displays the diversity of Reeves' talent as a musician and a vocalist. In summary, this song is different in pace and otherwise, and it adds considerably to this collection of songs. The detour demonstrates Reeves' wide range of musical talent.

I close with a simple comment. Bob Marley's classic, "Waiting In Vain," was not good. This version did not include a hearty reggae bass. The vocals are decent, but the song fails to drive a message like other versions, including Mr. Marley's original one. This cover is awkward, and probably should have been left in a digital format in a studio for others to study on a limited basis.

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zazeinforties

Beautiful Sounds

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2016

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Dianne Reeves could sing the telephone directory and it would still sound interesting. This is a classy mix with some great arrangements, in particular reworking Stevie Nicks 'Dreams' and 'Stormy Weather', considerably influenced by Terri Lynn Carrington percussive/drum programming and production technique with George Duke's collaboration on some tracks..I wish he had produced it too, as it lacks space and depth which only he could provide. Still a great sound.

2 people found this helpful

Robert M Robinson

A voice in search of a song.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2020

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Dianne Reeves is a wonderful singer with a great voice and if you want to hear her at her best I suggest the album Good Night And Good Luck where she tackles classic songs.
Unfortunately, apart from a couple of covers(and she also murders Stormy Weather) the material on this album is nondescript. No memorable melodies and some of the lyrics are dreadful. A lot of it passes without trace.

T J Toher

Class.Pure Class

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2013

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Haven't got time to do a detailed track by track review but if there is a better female interpreter of a song than Ms. Reeves alive than please tell me who she is. This album oozes class from the first note to the last and turns some average songs into classics and even one song I dislike intensely into essential listening. Her duet with Gregory Porter is particularly apposite as he is the best male soul/jazz singer around as well. This album is obviously essential if you are already familiar with her work. But if you have not heard her before, check it out or just be bold and buy it. You will end up buying up her back catalogue but this is as as good a place to start as any.

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R. Wyatt

Top Class

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2013

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Its been quite a while since her last album and so I did a search and found this. Its great. Probably her best album to date. Its a bit more soul than most of her other efforts but otherwise its more of the same. Great interpretation and some fantastic arrangements. The pick of the great black american talent around at the moment and that peerless, pitch perfect voice. Buy it.

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Colin

Soul and jazz at its best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2013

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I have been a Dianne Reeves fan for some time now and I think this is her best offering for a long time. Her voice is the best out there and will please soul and Jazz fans. The stand out tracks for me are: Feels So Good (Lifted), I Want You and a wonderful duet with Gregory Porter, Satiated (Been Waiting). Easily my album of the year and its also only the second time I have given a 5 star review.

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