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- Date Released: June 11, 2002
- Genre: Jazz
- Label: Concord Records
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Following her double Grammy-nominated CD entitled Soulcall, vocalist Nnenna Freelon has delivered a stunning tribute to master musician Stevie Wonder with Tales of Wonder: Celebrating Stevie Wonder. In addition to being the first vocal CD ever done as a tribute to the legendary Wonder, the recording boasts several guest musicians accompanying her core ensemble. Freelon interprets such well-known Wonder classics as "Overjoyed," "My Cherie Amour," and "Another Star" in a voice that is sensual and personable, yet appealing and expressive. This collection of well-chosen pop standards allows Freelon more freedom to express the jazzier side of her talent than the blues and R&B flavors she sang on Soulcall due to the compositional integrity of Stevie Wonder's songs. These particular songs allow for the improvisational aspects of jazz while balancing their pop essence. By adding the strong work of bassist Gerald Veasley and guitarist Chuck Loeb alongside her working ensemble, her special imprint of languorous tempo that shows off her great time and phrasing is even more appealing. Tales of Wonder: Celebrating Stevie Wonder is sure to garner more support for Nnenna Freelon as a vocalist who can handle more than one side of the musical spectrum.
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Overjoyed
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4:48 |
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| 02. | |
Creepin'
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5:04 |
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| 03. | |
Lately
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5:46 |
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Superstition
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5:31 |
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Tears Of A Clown
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5:32 |
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Black Orchid
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5:00 |
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| 07. | |
My Cherie Amour
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3:51 |
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Bird Of Beauty
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4:39 |
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All In Love Is Fair
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6:53 |
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Send One Your Love
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3:47 |
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Another Star
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3:47 |
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Until You Come Back To Me
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5:24 |
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12 Total Tracks, 60:02 Total Length
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Credits
- Nnenna Freelon - Arranger // Nnenna Freelon - Vocals // Nnenna Freelon - Main Performer // Nnenna Freelon - Liner Notes // Gerald Veasley - Arranger // Gerald Veasley - Bass (Electric) // Gerald Veasley - Bass (Acoustic) // Bashiri Johnson - Percussion // John Burk - Executive Producer // Benny Diggs - Arranger // Benny Diggs - Associate Producer // Benny Diggs - Musical Director // Joseph Joubert - Arranger // Chuck Loeb - Guitar (Acoustic) // Chuck Loeb - Guitar (Acoustic) // Chuck Loeb - Arranger // Chuck Loeb - Arranger // Chuck Loeb - Guitar (Electric) // Chuck Loeb - Guitar (Electric) // Gerry Niewood - Flute // Gerry Niewood - Flute (Alto) // Gerry Niewood - Sax (Soprano) // Gerry Niewood - Sax (Tenor) // Jay Newland - Engineer // Jay Newland - Mixing Engineer // Dave Samuels - Marimba // Dave Samuels - Engineer // Dave Samuels - Vibraphone // Doug Sax - Mastering // John Snyder - Arranger // John Snyder - Producer // Andy Stein - Violin // Ronnie Buttacavoli - Trumpet // Randee Saint Nicholas - Photography // Cecille Parker - Stylist // Rudy Calvo - Make-Up // Glen Barros - Executive Producer // Woody Williams - Arranger // Woody Williams - Drums // Todd Parker - Assistant Engineer // Robert Hadley - Mastering
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