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Loverly

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Cassandra Wilson Format: Audio CD
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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WILSON CASSANDRA LOVERLY

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Cassandra Wilson's Loverly is something more than just her unique spin on songs from long ago. For this set, she has assembled an impressive core group of musicians to accompany her: Jason Moran on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on acoustic upright bass, and Marvin Sewell on guitar. Her low and hypnotic contralto glides so knowingly through each song that they would seem to be of her own creation--but aren't. To be sure, each of the 12 songs found on Loverly are stamped with her trademark Delta-baby, bluesy style (most noticeably on "Dust My Broom"). But Wilson and company have taken it one step further by turning tear-jerkers such as "Til There Was You" and "The Very Thought of You" into sultry bubblers that invite ballads into the bedroom. Throw in the moody "Black Orpheus" and her funky, down-to-business take on "St. James Infirmary," and it doesn't take long to realize that Loverly is a complete attempt to satisfy the soul; a sexy mesh that dares rival anything Cassandra Wilson has released before it. --Eric C.P. Martin

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 6.1 x 0.35 inches; 3.39 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Blue Note
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3 3 00507699
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2008
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Blue Note
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0016NCTH2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • G. Meredith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2010
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    I purchased this based on a recommendation from TAS. Thanks to TAS this is a welcome addition to my music collection. I love the Latin flavored jazz melodies and harmonics performed with feeling. To top it all off, a big silky smooth voice coming from a small woman. Amazing voice with lots of emotion. This is my first exposure to Cassandra Wilson. This CD is fantastic and I will be on the lookout for her future projects.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Til There Was You
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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    I never really heard that song till there was Cassandra Wilson. Wow. "Loverly" is a favorite cd of mine. Only one track, I can't abide (a style of blues my brain finds torturous). But all the other tracks: gold. A delight!
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  • Nhojj
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love Cassandra!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2012
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    I saw Cassandra live at the Blue Note a few years back and since then I've been singing her praises to anyone who would listen. Her voice is so rich and smooth and I love what she does with familiar songs - all those twists and turns into unexpected places and spaces, the bends along the way - I love the Cassandra ride. My sister is a big jazz fan and I bought this CD for her as a Christmas gift. She loved it!!!

    Reviewed by Nhojj, February 8, 2012
    Singer/Songwriter on "Wade in the Water"
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  • Juerg Staehli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unpretentious yet masterly
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2008
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    Cassandra Wilson at her best.
    Wonderful, interesting interpretations of well-known songs with a team of musician who really bring out the best of Cassandra.
    My favorite: Caravan! Rarely presented with such cool.
    Contrary to some of the other reviewers I judge Ms Wilson's detached and apparently uncommitted way of delivering the songs as a great asset of this CD.
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  • T. Kenard
    2.0 out of 5 stars .... "Yawn".....
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2009
    I have every other CD Ms. Wilson has recorded & love them each in their own way, but this one - I can't. I tried on several different occasions to give this one some air & finally decided to let it go. Mind you, I do own it cause I was trying to keep the collection going (cause she IS good & everyone should have at least two of her in their collection), but not today. Not this one. For some reason, it seems rather bland & she sounds bored - nothing moved me. I'll wait until her next one comes around to give her some luv :-)
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  • Theodorus Rex
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, not her best, probably
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2008
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    This CD seems to be recorded 'live' in the studio. You can hear Wilson directing the band whilst singing in certain places. Also, her while other musicians are soloing - you can hear her jovial self courting them with little phrases as they jam - thru open mics during the recording. Hence the production sounds a bit amateur-ish. Perhaps that is precisely what Wilson is going for. The song choices are certainly agreeable.

    I saw this band live just after they recorded this album in Florida and the tunes sounded a bit more refined then. Overall an enjoyable ensemble of musicians and tunes. I still prefer the Thunderbird album, personally. Maybe my hopes were too high...
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  • nellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loverly CD by Cassandra Wilson
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2008
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    This is a wonderful CD by Cassandra Wilson that illuminates her talents and provides wonderful music to enjoy.
    Such a treat!
    Nicely done, the vocal and musical arrangements, the selections, and the soul of the artist provide an environment of listening pleasure.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not even useful as a coaster
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2010
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    I have enjoyed some of Ms. Wilson's recordings in the past (e.g. "Blue Light Till Dawn") so this album of standards seemed like it might be enjoyable. Let me put my reaction as simply as possible. This is perhaps the worst purchase that I've made in years - and I buy dozens of CDs and DVDs every year. The arrangements are dreadful. The vocal style is dreadful. The phrasing is dreadful. In total - you guesed it - IT'S DREADFUL!!! I wouldn't even use this CD as a coaster. It might foul my drink.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Per chi adora questo tipo di jazz di grande maestria di cassandra è ideale per ottimo ascolto
    Reviewed in Italy on January 10, 2023
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    Questo capolavoro incisione impeccabile ma va ascoltato se possiedi un buon impianto
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  • Fred
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016
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    Happy
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  • Hartmut Milz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellente Sängerin
    Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2013
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    eine traumhaft virtuose Stimme, die berührt und unter die Haut geht. Bei Cassandra Wilson ist Musik immer ein Erlebnis. Es wird nie eintönig.
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  • スカンピンボーイ
    5.0 out of 5 stars オーソドックスなジャズが半数占める
    Reviewed in Japan on March 22, 2014
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    今回は珍しくオーソドックスなジャズが半数占める。
    また、全曲が他人の曲で占め、彼女の作曲はなし。
    残り半数の相変らずの独自の音空間を生かしたサウンドが素晴らしい。
    また、全曲、ブルース・フィーリング溢れる歌い方、演奏も魅力だ。
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  • Thierry
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTE ET RAFFINEMENT
    Reviewed in France on June 18, 2008
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    Si vous aimez les musiques raffinées, les rythmes à contretemps,les accompagnements sophistiqués, ce CD est pour vous.
    Tous les composants de la musique sont réunis ici avec bonheur:De belles mélodies, des harmonies raffinées,des rythmes subtiles, le tout couronné par une voix sensuelle et radieuse qui nous emmène sur des chemins de traverse et nous fait voyager.
    En revanche, si vous préférez les chansons simplistes agrémentées de quelques accords de guitare basiques, ne l'achetez pas.
    L'avantage de ces standards repris par Cassandra est qu'on n'a pas l'impression de les avoir déjà écoutés.c'est le plus beau compliment qu'on puisse faire à un musicien!
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