Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 1980
40 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and disco grooves, showcasing Dee Dee Bridgewater's powerful vocal range and emotive delivery.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, achieving notable chart placements on the R&B and jazz charts. Its fusion of jazz and disco elements also contributed to the evolving sound of the late '70s and early '80s, influencing subsequent artists in both genres.
- Best for
- vibrant, uplifting listening experience emotive vocal storytelling moments steady groove for relaxation
- Context
- Released in 1980, this self-titled album marked Dee Dee Bridgewater's transition from a prominent jazz vocalist to a broader pop and disco audience. It followed her successful stint with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and preceded her Grammy-winning career, highlighting her versatility as an artist during a pivotal moment in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Ricky Martin· Madonna· Prince· Debbie Gibson· Aretha Franklin· No Doubt· Sparks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lonely Disco Dancer Standout 4:55
- 2 When Love Comes Knockin' Standout 4:20
- 3 One in a Million (Guy) 4:43
- 4 Gunshots in the Night Standout 6:27
- 5 When You're in Love 6:24
- 6 That's the Way Love Should Feel 4:28
- 7 Give in to Love 5:11
- 8 Jody (Whoever You Are) 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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