Live at Yoshi's
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 2000
67 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, blending rich vocals with intricate instrumental interplay in an intimate live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Undecided Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful rhythm and showcases Bridgewater's ability to weave storytelling into her vocal delivery.
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Love for Sale — Bridgewater's interpretation of this Cole Porter classic highlights her emotional depth and mastery of phrasing, making it a standout moment in the performance.
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Cherokee — This track features an impressive display of improvisational skill, with Bridgewater navigating complex melodies effortlessly while engaging the audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong vocal performances with skilled instrumental work, creating an engaging live jazz experience.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases extended instrumental solos, particularly from the piano and saxophone, allowing for intricate interplay between musicians.
- The performance maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, with only a few tracks like 'Sex Machine' introducing a more upbeat energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- wave-like pacing with highs
- dynamic vocal delivery moments
- engaging stage presence experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio precision over live
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Bridgewater's reputation as a major jazz vocalist.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Live at Yoshi's showcases Dee Dee Bridgewater during a significant phase of her career as she was solidifying her reputation as a major jazz vocalist. This album followed her Grammy-winning work and marked her return to live performances after years focusing on studio recordings and international touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson· Diana Krall
Tracklist
- 1 Undecided Start here 8:57
- 2 Slow Boat to China 6:08
- 3 Stairway to the Stars 7:56
- 4 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 5:13
- 5 Sex Machine 2:32
- 6 Midnight Sun 7:08
- 7 Cherokee 6:14
- 8 Love for Sale 14:05
- 9 Cotton Tail 9:42
What to play next
This Is New
2002
Continues the jazz exploration with fresh interpretations and vibrant arrangements.
Dear Ella
1997
Sets the stage with rich vocal storytelling, leading into a live performance atmosphere.
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