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The Window

Cécile McLorin Salvant · 2018

70 min · 17 tracks · jazz · vocal jazz

A captivating blend of jazz standards and original compositions, showcasing Salvant's deep emotional resonance and vocal mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • introspective solo reflection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, 'The Window' is Cécile McLorin Salvant's third studio album, following her acclaimed project 'For One to Love' (2015). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary jazz, earning her Grammy Awards and critical acclaim for her unique interpretations and storytelling prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone· Jazzmeia Horn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Visions 5:11
  • 2 One Step Ahead 2:09
  • 3 By Myself 2:34
  • 4 The Sweetest Sounds 4:55
  • 5 Ever Since the One I Love’s Been Gone 5:53
  • 6 À Clef 2:05
  • 7 Obsession 3:10
  • 8 Wild is Love 3:21
  • 9 J’ai l’cafard 3:01
  • 10 Somewhere 7:10
  • 11 The Gentleman is a Dope 4:29
  • 12 Trouble is a Man 3:47
  • 13 Were Thine That Special Face 3:19
  • 14 I’ve Got Your Number 5:00
  • 15 Tell Me Why 3:28
  • 16 Everything I’ve Got Belongs to You 1:10
  • 17 The Peacocks 9:34

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