- Poetry Man
- Georgia Rose
- Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
- Don't Cry Baby
- I Love Being Here With You
- I'm Gonna Live till I Die
- Trav'lin' Light
- Sugar in My Bowl
- I'm Not in Love
- What Love Has Joined Together
- How Long (Betcha' Got a Chick on the Side)
- Gone Away
- I Know Where I've Been
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Stevie Wonder Primary Artist,Harmonica,Featured Artist
Evan Wilson Viola
Abe Laboriel, Jr. Drums
Anthony Wilson Guitar
Abraham Laboriel, Sr. Bass
Alan Pasqua Keyboards
Josefina Vergara Violin
Robin Olson Violin
Joel Peskin Flute (Alto),Sax (Baritone),Sax (Tenor)
Lee Callet Clarinet,Sax (Baritone)
Natalie Leggett Violin
Paul Jackson, Jr. Guitar
Sid Page Violin
Brian Dembow Viola
Larry Corbett Cello
Songa Lee Violin
Katia Popov Violin
Gary Bias Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto)
Alan Grunfeld Violin
Andrew Duckles Viola
George Duke Piano,Fender Rhodes
Stephen Erdody Cello
Dan Higgins Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto)
Jim Cox Keyboards
Andrew Martin Trombone
Ronald Clark Violin
Bruce Dukov Violin
Christian McBride Bass
Kevin Ricard Percussion
Toots Thielemans Harmonica
Jacqueline Brand Violin
Becky Bunnell Violin
Jim Ross Viola
Sara Parkins Violin
Matthew Funes Viola
Mario de Leon Violin
Reggie C. Young Trombone
Chris Ermacoff Cello
Phillip Levy Violin
Victoria Miskolczy Viola
Alex Iles Trombone
James Ford III Trumpet
Oscar Castro-Neves Guitar
Michael Landau Guitar
Mark Cargill Violin
Gary Grant Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Julie Gigante Violin
Gilbert Castellanos Trumpet
Dan Tobin Smith Cello
Anatoly Rosinsky Violin
Irina Voloshina Violin
Shawn Mann Viola
Suzie Katayama Cello
Peter Kent Violin
John Goux Guitar
Lamont Van Hook Vocals (Background)
Larry Hall Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Ron King Trumpet
Gayle Levant Harp
Fred White Vocals (Background)
Joe Sample Piano
Charlie Bisharat Violin
Jeff Clayton Sax (Alto)
Jeff Hamilton Drums
Maurice Spears Trombone (Bass)
George Bohanon Trombone
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. Tuba,Trombone (Bass)
John Clayton Conductor
Charlie Owens Sax (Tenor)
Alex Al Bass
Cecilia Tsan Cello
Wayne Bergeron Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Valerie Pinkston Vocals (Background)
Luis Conte Percussion
Jerry Hey Conductor
Darrin McCann Viola
Rick Baptist Trumpet
Greg Mathieson Organ,Keyboards
Sarah Thornblade Violin
Niki Haris Vocals (Background)
Keith Fiddmont Sax (Alto)
Yvette Devereaux Violin
Tommy Vicari Mixing
Eric Weaver Mixing Assistant
Allen Sides Engineer
Stella Unger Composer
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Jimmy Mundy Composer
Al Schmitt Mixing,Engineer
Harry Rosenthal Composer
Mike Eleopoulos Mixing,Engineer
Jonathan Merritt Assistant Engineer
Shari Sutcliffe Music Contractor,Project Coordinator
Julie Baker Hair Stylist
Buffy Hubelbank Production Coordination
Monica Lynch A&R,Executive Producer
Tommy LiPuma Producer
Buddy Kaye Translation
Leroy Hutson Composer
Smokey Robinson Composer
Saul Bernie Composer
Peter Mokran Mixing
Anita Pointer Composer
Al Hoffman Composer
Jack Joseph Puig Mixing
James P. Johnson Composer
Curtis Mayfield Composer
Graham Gouldman Composer
Eric Stewart Composer
Joe McEwen A&R
Ryan Kennedy Mixing Assistant
Shakim Compere Executive Producer
Michael Thompson Photography
Jimmy Johnson Composer,Composer
Hollis King Art Direction
Bill Schluger Composer
Antonio Resendiz Assistant Engineer
Jill Dell'Abate Production Coordination
Stephane Sednaoui Photography
Jim Mundy Composer
Bill Hughes Orchestra Manager
John Newcott Release Coordinator
Susan Moses Stylist,Wardrobe
Roxanna Floy Make-Up
Lisa Hansen Release Coordinator
Sachico Asano Graphic Design
Ramon Rivas Assistant Engineer
Evelyn Morgan A&R
Phoebe Composer
Patricia Pointer Composer
Bill Airey Smith Engineer
Mann Curtis Composer
Jimmy Fylnn Composer
David J. Robinson Composer
Nina Simone Composer
Marc Shaiman Composer,Producer
Trummy Young Composer
William Robinson Composer
Phoebe Snow Composer
Cameron Mizell Release Coordinator
Anthony Caruso Digital Editing,Assistant Engineer
Nate Hertweck Mixing Assistant
Alexander Sullivan Composer
Walter Kent Composer
Steve Genewick Engineer,Digital Editing
Antonio Carlos Jobim Composer
Gene Lees Composer,Translation
Donny Hathaway Composer
Doug Sax Mastering
Ruth Pointer Composer
John Clayton Arranger
David Rubinson Composer
Johnny Mercer Composer
Scott Wittman Composer
Peggy Lee Composer
Jerry Hey Arranger
Ron Fair Producer
Robert Rogers Composer
June Pointer Composer
Tal Herzberg Engineer,Digital Editing
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Overview
Trav'lin' Light, Queen Latifah's follow-up to her first collection of pop standards, The Dana Owens Album (2004), is, if anything, even better than that Grammy-nominated set. Contemporary performers often get into trouble when they take on music of the pre-rock era, but this one, who is by now so far removed from her origins that she probably should be referred to as a former rapper, not only has the vocal talent to carry it off, she also has put in the hard work with producers, arrangers, musicians, and (no doubt) a vocal coach to create a more-than-credible album. Previously, Queen Latifah made the jump from rapper to Oscar-nominated actress, and her acting classes also seem to have come in handy here. In song after song, she has come up with a character to portray through the lyrics, and that helps make her interpretations convincing. Sometimes, it is the songwriters themselves she seems to be channeling. "Poetry Man," the leadoff track, is not far removed from Phoebe Snow's original, although Queen Latifah wisely undersings where Snow elaborated. Similarly, on "I Love Being Here with You" and "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl," she seems more than familiar with the originals by authors Peggy Lee and Nina Simone, and her versions are affectionate annotations on them. She probably knows the '40s song "Don't Cry Baby" through its '60s revivals by Etta James and Aretha Franklin, and without competing against those greats gives it an enthusiastic treatment. And, of course, the title song dates to a Billie Holiday recording with Paul Whiteman; Queen Latifah suggests Holiday's style without aping it. She is ably assisted by some expert studio supporters including producers Tommy LiPuma and Ron Fair and arrangers Jerry Hey and John Clayton; no expense has been spared in filling several studios with dozens of musicians, including full string and horn sections and such name soloists as Stevie Wonder (featured on harmonica on "Georgia Rose") and Joe Sample (piano on "Georgia Rose," "Trav'lin' Light," and "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl"). A great deal of thought has gone into the song choices (executive producer Monica Lynch is thanked specifically for her suggestions), which range from the '20s all the way up to "I Know Where I've Been" from the 2007 Hairspray soundtrack. Finally, however, it is the singer herself who deserves the credit for making the album work. As with her acting, Queen Latifah's singing is most laudable for not trying to do too much; she may evoke James or Simone or Holiday (or Smokey Robinson or the Pointer Sisters), but she never tries to outsing them; rather, her versions are glosses on the greats she and her producers so admire. ~ William Ruhlmann
Product Details
Release Date: | 09/25/2007 |
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Label: | Verve |
UPC: | 0602517365049 |
Rank: | 91253 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Queen Latifah Primary ArtistStevie Wonder Primary Artist,Harmonica,Featured Artist
Evan Wilson Viola
Abe Laboriel, Jr. Drums
Anthony Wilson Guitar
Abraham Laboriel, Sr. Bass
Alan Pasqua Keyboards
Josefina Vergara Violin
Robin Olson Violin
Joel Peskin Flute (Alto),Sax (Baritone),Sax (Tenor)
Lee Callet Clarinet,Sax (Baritone)
Natalie Leggett Violin
Paul Jackson, Jr. Guitar
Sid Page Violin
Brian Dembow Viola
Larry Corbett Cello
Songa Lee Violin
Katia Popov Violin
Gary Bias Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto)
Alan Grunfeld Violin
Andrew Duckles Viola
George Duke Piano,Fender Rhodes
Stephen Erdody Cello
Dan Higgins Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto)
Jim Cox Keyboards
Andrew Martin Trombone
Ronald Clark Violin
Bruce Dukov Violin
Christian McBride Bass
Kevin Ricard Percussion
Toots Thielemans Harmonica
Jacqueline Brand Violin
Becky Bunnell Violin
Jim Ross Viola
Sara Parkins Violin
Matthew Funes Viola
Mario de Leon Violin
Reggie C. Young Trombone
Chris Ermacoff Cello
Phillip Levy Violin
Victoria Miskolczy Viola
Alex Iles Trombone
James Ford III Trumpet
Oscar Castro-Neves Guitar
Michael Landau Guitar
Mark Cargill Violin
Gary Grant Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Julie Gigante Violin
Gilbert Castellanos Trumpet
Dan Tobin Smith Cello
Anatoly Rosinsky Violin
Irina Voloshina Violin
Shawn Mann Viola
Suzie Katayama Cello
Peter Kent Violin
John Goux Guitar
Lamont Van Hook Vocals (Background)
Larry Hall Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Ron King Trumpet
Gayle Levant Harp
Fred White Vocals (Background)
Joe Sample Piano
Charlie Bisharat Violin
Jeff Clayton Sax (Alto)
Jeff Hamilton Drums
Maurice Spears Trombone (Bass)
George Bohanon Trombone
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. Tuba,Trombone (Bass)
John Clayton Conductor
Charlie Owens Sax (Tenor)
Alex Al Bass
Cecilia Tsan Cello
Wayne Bergeron Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Valerie Pinkston Vocals (Background)
Luis Conte Percussion
Jerry Hey Conductor
Darrin McCann Viola
Rick Baptist Trumpet
Greg Mathieson Organ,Keyboards
Sarah Thornblade Violin
Niki Haris Vocals (Background)
Keith Fiddmont Sax (Alto)
Yvette Devereaux Violin
Technical Credits
Manny Curtis ComposerTommy Vicari Mixing
Eric Weaver Mixing Assistant
Allen Sides Engineer
Stella Unger Composer
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Jimmy Mundy Composer
Al Schmitt Mixing,Engineer
Harry Rosenthal Composer
Mike Eleopoulos Mixing,Engineer
Jonathan Merritt Assistant Engineer
Shari Sutcliffe Music Contractor,Project Coordinator
Julie Baker Hair Stylist
Buffy Hubelbank Production Coordination
Monica Lynch A&R,Executive Producer
Tommy LiPuma Producer
Buddy Kaye Translation
Leroy Hutson Composer
Smokey Robinson Composer
Saul Bernie Composer
Peter Mokran Mixing
Anita Pointer Composer
Al Hoffman Composer
Jack Joseph Puig Mixing
James P. Johnson Composer
Curtis Mayfield Composer
Graham Gouldman Composer
Eric Stewart Composer
Joe McEwen A&R
Ryan Kennedy Mixing Assistant
Shakim Compere Executive Producer
Michael Thompson Photography
Jimmy Johnson Composer,Composer
Hollis King Art Direction
Bill Schluger Composer
Antonio Resendiz Assistant Engineer
Jill Dell'Abate Production Coordination
Stephane Sednaoui Photography
Jim Mundy Composer
Bill Hughes Orchestra Manager
John Newcott Release Coordinator
Susan Moses Stylist,Wardrobe
Roxanna Floy Make-Up
Lisa Hansen Release Coordinator
Sachico Asano Graphic Design
Ramon Rivas Assistant Engineer
Evelyn Morgan A&R
Phoebe Composer
Patricia Pointer Composer
Bill Airey Smith Engineer
Mann Curtis Composer
Jimmy Fylnn Composer
David J. Robinson Composer
Nina Simone Composer
Marc Shaiman Composer,Producer
Trummy Young Composer
William Robinson Composer
Phoebe Snow Composer
Cameron Mizell Release Coordinator
Anthony Caruso Digital Editing,Assistant Engineer
Nate Hertweck Mixing Assistant
Alexander Sullivan Composer
Walter Kent Composer
Steve Genewick Engineer,Digital Editing
Antonio Carlos Jobim Composer
Gene Lees Composer,Translation
Donny Hathaway Composer
Doug Sax Mastering
Ruth Pointer Composer
John Clayton Arranger
David Rubinson Composer
Johnny Mercer Composer
Scott Wittman Composer
Peggy Lee Composer
Jerry Hey Arranger
Ron Fair Producer
Robert Rogers Composer
June Pointer Composer
Tal Herzberg Engineer,Digital Editing
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