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Dreams and Daggers

Cécile McLorin Salvant · 2017

112 min · 23 tracks · jazz · vocal jazz

A rich tapestry of jazz standards seamlessly woven with Cécile McLorin Salvant's emotive vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • rich sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Dreams and Daggers' was released in 2017, Cécile McLorin Salvant had already gained significant acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for her previous work, 'For One to Love.' This album showcases her artistic evolution as she delves deeper into jazz traditions while also exploring personal narratives, solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone· Jazzmeia Horn

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 And Yet 1:06
  • 2 Devil May Care 6:56
  • 3 Mad About the Boy 6:52
  • 4 Sam Jones’ Blues 2:59
  • 5 More 3:33
  • 6 Never Will I Marry 4:02
  • 7 Somehow I Never Could Believe 9:55
  • 8 If a Girl Isn’t Pretty 2:55
  • 9 Red Instead 0:34
  • 10 Runnin’ Wild 1:39
  • 11 The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me) 7:08

Disc 2

  • 1 You’re My Thrill 4:34
  • 2 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 6:29
  • 3 Tell Me What They’re Saying Can’t Be True 5:29
  • 4 Nothing Like You 3:49
  • 5 You’ve Got to Give Me Some 6:11
  • 6 The Worm 1:03
  • 7 My Man’s Gone Now 6:27
  • 8 Let’s Face the Music and Dance 6:55
  • 9 Si J’étais Blanche 5:14
  • 10 Fascination 1:27
  • 11 Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues 6:50
  • 12 You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me 9:53

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