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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant, uplifting listening experience
  • emotive vocal storytelling moments
  • steady groove for relaxation
  • dynamic emotional expression
  • engaging melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson· Diana Krall

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lonely Disco Dancer 4:55
  • 2 When Love Comes Knockin' 4:20
  • 3 One in a Million (Guy) 4:43
  • 4 Gunshots in the Night 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