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Strange Fruit

Trijntje Oosterhuis · 2004

73 min · 13 tracks · jazz · soul

A lush blend of jazz standards infused with Trijntje Oosterhuis's soulful, emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotive vocals that resonate deeply
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • intimate moments for reflective listening
  • late-night solitude with rich textures
  • soulful interpretations of classic standards

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • want instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Strange Fruit' arrived as Trijntje Oosterhuis was solidifying her reputation as a prominent jazz and soul artist in the Netherlands. This album followed her successful debut album, showcasing her ability to interpret classic songs with a fresh and personal touch, further establishing her unique voice in the jazz genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Nina Simone· Diana Krall· Lianne La Havas

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Good Morning Heartache 3:40
  • 2 Am I Blue 4:18
  • 3 God Bless the Child 6:27
  • 4 All of Me 4:43
  • 5 Don't Explain 4:34
  • 6 Billie's Blues 3:12
  • 7 Strange Fruit 3:54
  • 8 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 5:09
  • 9 I Loves You Porgy 6:33
  • 10 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:49
  • 11 The Man I Love 5:42
  • 12 Summertime 6:28
  • 13 I've Got Rhythm 14:26

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