DIANE SCHUUR - Blues for Schuur (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Diane Schuur is in prime voice throughout this swinging date. Backed by an 11-piece group arranged by Greg Adams, Schuur emphasizes the blues feeling on a variety of mostly older but fresh material, including "Stormy Monday," "Save Your Love for Me," "When Did You Leave Heaven" and four Charles Brown songs. There are occasional solos from the backup crew (most notably guitarist David T. Walker and an uncredited altoist on "Save Your Love for Me" that might be Gary Herbig), but the emphasis is on Schuur's voice. An infectious outing from the talented singer. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     I'm Not Ashamed to Sing the Blues 6:26
Robert A. Johnson / Sam Ray Mosley
2     When Did You Leave Heaven? 4:16
Charles Brown / Stan Lewis
3     Stormy Monday Blues 3:04
Bob Crowder / Billy Eckstine / Earl Hines
4     These Blues 4:41
Charles Brown / Jimmie Dale Gilmore
5     Moonlight and Shadows 4:23
Charles Brown
6     Alright, Okay, You Win 3:07
Mayme Watts / Sidney Wyche
7     Who Will the Next Fool Be? 2:29
Charlie Rich
8     Save Your Love for Me 5:04
Buddy Johnson / Woodrow "Buddy" Johnson
9     Someone to Love 6:05
Charles Brown
10     Toodle Loo on Down 2:42
Rodney Sturgis / Clarence Williams
11     You've Got to Hurt Before You Heal 4:57
Larry Addison
12     I Want to Go Home 3:18
Charles Brown
Credits :
Arranged By – Greg Adams
Bass – Melvin Davis
Drums – Harvey Mason
Guitar – David T. Walker
Piano, Organ – Jai Winding
Saxophone – Gary Herbig, Johnnie Bamont, Larry Williams
Trombone – Matt Finders, Nick Lane
Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Greg Adams