Description: Additional Information from InnerSleeve Product Description Personnel: Dianne Reeves (vocals); Zack Diouf, Erikay Zowambo, Dawilli Gonga (vocal chant); Ray Fuller, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); George Duke (flute, piano, keyboards, Synclavier, bass, percussion, background vocals); Kirk Whalum (tenor saxophone); Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Larry Williams, Bill Reichenbach (horns); Diane Louie (piano); Patrice Rushen (keyboards); Abraham Laboriel, Freddie Washington, Stanley Clarke (bass); Ricky Lawson, Carlos Vega, John Robinson (drums); Luis Conte, Bill Summers (congas, percussion); Claude McKnight III, Mark Kibble, Mervyn Warren, David Thomas, Phil Perry, Carl Carwell, Lynn Davis (background vocals). Choir: Philip Bailey, Philip Ingram, Gloria Loring, Alexandra Brown, Phil Perry, Debra Laws, Josie James, Carl Carwell, James Gilstrap, Fred White, Stephanie Lewis, Darlene Jones, Terry Steele, Larry Powell, John Lanton, Anthony Wilkins, Linda Pringle. Recorded at Mama Jo's Studio, North Hollywood, California; Studio Ultimo, West Los Angeles, California; LeGonks West and Ocean Way Recording Studio A, Hollywood, California; Westlake Studio D, West Hollywood, California. Any vocalist whose album release parties are held at Le Dome on Sunset Strip has got to be a class act, and R&B/jazz song stylist Reeves is certainly that. Helped along by the marvelous texturing skills of producer George Duke and the rhythms of such jazz heavies as Kirk Whalum, Luis Conte, Abe Laboriel, and Stanley Clarke, Reeves shows a grand affinity for a wide range of stylings. Her gospel side is brought out by a choir featuring Phil Perry and Philip Bailey on the feel good title cut, while Conte's snazzy percussion brings out the South African rhythms on the brassy "Fumilayo" and "Eyes on the Prize," on which Duke shows considerable aplomb with the synclavier horns. Duke also infuses some funk in the danceable "Hello (Haven't I Seen You Before)," which features backing vocals by Take 6. Best tunes are the safest ones, though -- the sweet torch ballads "More to Love," "We Belong Together," and the tearjerker "Company," which was co-written by Rickie Lee Jones. Tasty stuff, but how does Reeves sing? Powerfuly, with an emotional voice that commands your attention but doesn't feel the need to overpower. Never Too Far may be classified as an R&B album, but Reeves has the voice and soul of a true jazz diva. ~ Jonathan Widran About InnerSleeve We offer unbeatable prices, quick shipping times and a wide selection of vinyl. Purchases come with a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee (minus Shipping & Handling fees) on all unopened products. All items are from licensed Distributors. We do not deal with any Bootleg or Used items!
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Producer: George Duke
Format: Cassette
Release Year: 1996
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Vocal, Contemp. Jazz Vocals
Run Time: 48 min.
Style: Vocal Jazz
Artist: Gloria Loring, Stanley Clarke, Patrice Rushen, Jr. Paul Jackson, Kirk Whalum, Dianne Reeves, Philip Bailey
Record Label: Blue NOTE (Label)
Release Title: Never Too Far
