NNENNA FREELON - Tales of Wonder : Celebrating Stevie Wonder (2002) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Following her double Grammy-nominated CD entitled Soulcall, vocalist Nnenna Freelon has delivered a stunning tribute to master musician Stevie Wonder with Tales of Wonder: Celebrating Stevie Wonder. In addition to being the first vocal CD ever done as a tribute to the legendary Wonder, the recording boasts several guest musicians accompanying her core ensemble. Freelon interprets such well-known Wonder classics as "Overjoyed," "My Cherie Amour," and "Another Star" in a voice that is sensual and personable, yet appealing and expressive. This collection of well-chosen pop standards allows Freelon more freedom to express the jazzier side of her talent than the blues and R&B flavors she sang on Soulcall due to the compositional integrity of Stevie Wonder's songs. These particular songs allow for the improvisational aspects of jazz while balancing their pop essence. By adding the strong work of bassist Gerald Veasley and guitarist Chuck Loeb alongside her working ensemble, her special imprint of languorous tempo that shows off her great time and phrasing is even more appealing. Tales of Wonder: Celebrating Stevie Wonder is sure to garner more support for Nnenna Freelon as a vocalist who can handle more than one side of the musical spectrum. by Paula Edelstein  
Tracklist :
1     Overjoyed 4:48
Stevie Wonder
2     Creepin' 5:04
Stevie Wonder
Guitar [Solo] – Chuck Loeb
3     Lately 5:46
Stevie Wonder
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Gerry Niewood
4     Superstition 5:31
Stevie Wonder
Bass [Solo] – Gerald Veasley
Voice [Solo] – Nnenna Freelon
5     Tears of a Clown 5:32
Henry Cosby / Smokey Robinson / Stevie Wonder
Violin [Solo] – Jason Crosby
6     Black Orchid 5:00
Stevie Wonder
7     My Cherie Amour 3:51
Henry Cosby / Sylvia Moy / Stevie Wonder
Guitar [Solo] – Chuck Loeb
8     Bird of Beauty 4:39
Stevie Wonder
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Gerry Niewood
Vocals [Solo] – Nnenna Freelon
9     All in Love Is Fair 6:53
Stevie Wonder
Soprano Saxophone [Solo] – Gerry Niewood
10     Send One Your Love 5:05
Stevie Wonder
Guitar [Solo] – Chuck Loeb
Harmonica [Solo] – Enrico Granafei
11     Another Star 3:47
Stevie Wonder
Flute [Solo] – Gerry Niewood
12     Until You Come Back to Me 5:24
Morris Broadnax / Stevie Wonder
Bass [Solo] – Gerald Veasley
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Gerry Niewood
Credits :    
Arranged By – Benny Diggs (pistas: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11), Brandon McCune (pistas: 2, 6-11), Chuck Loeb (pistas: 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11), Gerald Veasley (pistas: 6, 7, 9-12), John Snyder (pistas: 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11), Joseph Joubert (pistas: 1, 5), Nnenna Freelon (pistas: 1, 2, 4-12), Woody Williams (pistas: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11)
Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Benny Diggs (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), Brandon McCune (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), Chuck Loeb (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), Gerald Veasley (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), John Snyder (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), Nnenna Freelon (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12), Woody Williams (pistas: 1-5, 8, 12)
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Gerald Veasley
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Chuck Loeb
Engineer – Dave Samuels, Jay Newland
Flute, Flute [Alto], Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Gerry Niewood
Harmonica – Enrico Granafei
Percussion – Bashiri Johnson
Piano, Organ [Hammond B-3], Organ, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Brandon McCune
Trumpet – Ronnie Buttacavoli
Vibraphone, Marimba – Dave Samuels
Violin – Andy Stein, Jason Crosby