Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title: | Reimagining Laura Nyro
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Other authors / contributors: | Childs, Billy, arranger of music, performer.
Fleming, Renée, performer.
Ma, Yo-Yo, 1955- performer.
Stevens, Becca, performer.
Fischer, Lisa, 1958- performer.
Spalding, Esperanza, 1984- performer.
Shorter, Wayne, performer.
Jones, Rickie Lee, performer.
Potter, Chris, 1971- performer.
Ledisi, 1972- performer.
Tedeschi, Susan, 1970- performer.
Wilson, Steve (Saxophonist), performer.
Colvin, Shawn, performer.
Botti, Chris, performer.
Reeves, Dianne, performer.
Krauss, Alison, 1971- performer.
Douglas, Jerry, 1956- performer.
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Physical medium: | 4 3/4 in.
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Sound characteristics: | digital optical 1.4 m/s stereo
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Digital file characteristics: | audio file CD audio
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Notes: | Jazz vocals. Title from disc label. Program notes by Eileen Silver-Lillywhite and Billy Childs (12 unnumbered pages : portraits) inserted in container. Various featured vocalists and instrumentalists; with Billy Childs, piano, and assisting instrumentalists.
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Summary: | Composer/arranger/pianist Billy Childs leads and all-star interpretation of songwriter Laura Nyro's beloved works. Featuring guest artists Renee Fleming, Esperanza Spalding, Yo-Yo Ma, Alison Krauss, Ledisi, Wayne Shorter, and more. Nyro is a singer-songwriter from the Songwriters and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame whose blend of Broadway-inspired melodies, jazz improvisation and socially conscious lyrics have stayed with Childs. His devotion to her art is at the heart of this album.
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Standard no.: | 00888430665729 888430665729
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Publisher's no.: | 88843 06657 2 Masterworks
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