DIANNE REEVES - The Best of Dianne Reeves (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Dianne Reeves represents a multitude of styles and approaches, ranging from pop to R&B to straight jazz. The Best of Dianne Reeves provides the listener with a generous collection that emphasizes these opposites. "Better Days" from Dianne Reeves, along with "You Taught My Heart to Sing" and the title cut from I Remember, are light and pretty, emphasizing her ability as a ballad singer. Much more interesting are "Endangered Species" and "Old Souls" from Art & Survival. Backed by infectious rhythms, textured arrangements, and heavy grooves, Reeves unleashes her dynamic vocals bolstered by chants, outbursts, and hymns. Two cuts allow the listener to compare Reeves to other notable singers. "River" from In the Moment offers a soulful, quiet take on Joni Mitchell's classic, while "Lullaby of Birdland," complete with big band backing, succeeds in offering a likable rendition of a Sarah Vaughan favorite, though it lacks the pizzazz that made the earlier version so vibrant. Reeves' performance of "Misty" receives its first U.S. release here, and it's a fine addition to this collection. The eclectic nature of The Best Of offers a fine introduction to Reeves, though it will undoubtedly confuse some. Is she a classic jazz diva, contemporary pop stylist, or an experimenter in African rhythms? The perceptive listener will answer that she is all of these, tied together by a lovely, powerful voice. by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.  
Tracklist :
1    Better Days 5:31
Written-By – D. Reeves, T. Lorrich
2    I Remember (Sky) 4:25
Producer – Charles Mims, Dianne Reeves
Written-By – Stephen Sondheim
3    You Taught My Heart To Sing 6:15
Producer – Dianne Reeves, Michael Cuscuna
Written-By – M. Tyner, S. Cahn
4    Endangered Species 3:21
Lyrics By – Jeanne Pisano
Music By – Dianne Reeves
Producer – Eddie Del Barrio
5    Old Souls 5:20
Lyrics By – Dianne Reeves
Music By – Dianne Reeves, Eddie Del Barrio
Producer – Eddie Del Barrio
6    Nine 4:48
Lyrics By – Dianne Reeves
Music By – Dianne Reeves, Eddie Del Barrio
7    Testify 4:39
Lyrics By – Dianne Reeves
Music By – Dianne Reeves, Muyungo Jackson
8    Love For Sale 7:31
Written-By – C. Porter
9    Afro Blue 5:44
Written-By – M. Santamaria, O. Brown Jr.
10    River 7:34
Written-By – Joni Mitchell
11    Lullaby Of Birdland 4:39
Written-By – B. Y. Forster, G. Shearing
12    Misty 5:55
Music By – Erroll Garner
Words By – Johnny Burke
13    Fascinating Rhythm 5:24
Written-By – G. Gershwin/I. Gershwin