Big Girl cover

Released 30 years ago

Big Girl

Candy Dulfer · 1996

68 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and funky grooves, showcasing Dulfer's signature saxophone style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Jazz It’s Me — This track exemplifies Dulfer's ability to blend traditional jazz elements with modern funk, featuring an infectious groove that highlights her melodic improvisation on the saxophone.
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    Get Funky — With its upbeat rhythm and catchy hooks, this track showcases Dulfer's energetic performance style and her knack for creating danceable jazz music.
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    Chains — A standout ballad that allows Dulfer to display her emotional depth and technical skill, making it a perfect representation of her versatility as an artist.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat grooves for social gatherings
  • saxophone-led melodies for relaxation
  • playful energy for daytime listening
  • inviting rhythms to dance along

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of intense lyrical depth
  • prefer fast-paced, aggressive sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, Big Girl is Candy Dulfer's third studio album, following her breakthrough record Saxuality. At this point in her career, Dulfer was gaining international recognition and had established herself as a prominent figure in the smooth jazz scene, often collaborating with high-profile artists like Prince.
Stylistic neighbors
Dave Koz· Boney James· Gerald Albright

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I.L.U.

    The lyrics shift from playful banter to a heartfelt declaration of love.

    This transition adds emotional weight to the song, contrasting lightheartedness with sincerity to create a dynamic narrative flow.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wake Me When It’s Over 4:14
  • 2 I.L.U. 4:39
  • 3 Tommy Gun 3:15
  • 4 Jazz It’s Me 4:40
  • 5 2 Miles 6:16
  • 6 Funkyness 5:14
  • 7 Capone 4:48
  • 8 Get Funky 4:47
  • 9 Chains 5:07
  • 10 September 6:01
  • 11 Upstairs 5:09
  • 12 I’ll Still Be Looking Up to You 4:47
  • 13 Big Girl 4:03
  • 14 Wake Me When It’s Over (Don Cher Processor mix) 5:38

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