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Dark and Lovely by Nnenna Freelon

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Album Title: Beneath the Skin
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025

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Nnenna Freelon

vocals
b.1954

" data-original-title="" title="">Nnenna Freelon��s voice is a reflection of life, filled with personal stories, deep emotion, and quiet wisdom. Since her 1992 debut on Columbia, the seven-time Grammy? nominee has used her unique perspective to tell familiar stories - from reimagining Billie Holiday to paying tribute to Stevie Wonder. On Beneath the Skin, she goes the extra step, reaching in to create heart-spoken songs, born from curiosity to more closely visit stories inhabiting her own life. With co-arranger and pianist,

Alan Pasqua

piano
b.1952

" data-original-title="" title="">Alan Pasqua, Nnenna��s created her most personal musical statement to date. Freelon��s vocal artistry, rooted in tradition but always forward-thinking, has captivated audiences around the world, and Beneath the Skin is sure to do the same. ��What Freelon is building is not just a castle of love, but an expanded repertoire for jazz singers�� - The Washington Post

Tracks

Journey of the Heart; Dark and Lovely; Black Iris; Changed; Widow Song; Here's Your Hat; Beneath the Skin; Oh! Susanna; These Stories We Hold; Last Dream Home.

Personnel

Nnenna Freelon

vocals

Alan Pasqua

piano

Keith Ganz

guitar

Jonathan Richards

bass

Steve Hass

drums

Additional Personnel

Evan Roberson: trombone; Shana Tucker: cello.

Date featured

March 17, 2025

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