Gold

Performer: Dinah Washington
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: The GOLD series does its usual excellent job in selecting and compiling key tracks from important artists on this two-disc Dinah Washington collection. One of the great jazz vocalists, who was equally at home recording blues, R&B, and pop, Washington had a stylish delivery that was at once refined and tough. That unique approach is on gorgeous display across all 40 tracks of this set, weaving across the stylistic spectrum from gritty ("Evil Gal Blues") to elegant ("Unforgettable"). This set comes recommended to all Washington fans, and is the perfect starting place for someone looking to get acquainted with the remarkable vocalist for the first time.

Despite a relatively short career--she died in 1963 at the age of 39--Dinah Washington laid claim to being one of the major jazz voices, and one of the most versatile of all jazz singers. Her voice was rich; she filled everything she sang with heartfelt emotion, and she could make even material of less than stellar quality sound deeply moving. More importantly, she was equally at home (and had hits) with blues, popular songs of the day, and standards; toward the end she also became a major voice of the burgeoning soul movement.

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