Dreamland

by Madeleine Peyroux

Overview

Madeleine Peyroux made a bit of a stir in 1996 due to her voice sounding remarkably close at times to Billie Holiday's. This wide-ranging set features Peyroux singing swing standards, originals and tunes that hint at country and folk music. Her supporting cast, which changes on each selection, includes a restrained James Carter on tenor and bass clarinet, Marc Ribot on dobro and guitar, trumpeter Marcus Printup, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and violinist Regina Carter, among others. A very interesting release which, despite the derivative nature of Peyroux's voice, is full of surprises. Highlights include "Walkin' After Midnight," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "La Vie en Rose" and "Muddy Water." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/1996
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678294624

Tracks

1. Walkin' After Midnight
2. Hey Sweet Man
3. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
4. (Getting Some) Fun Out of Life
5. La Vie en Rose
6. Always a Use
7. A Prayer
8. Muddy Water
9. Was I?
10. Dreamland
11. Reckless Blues
12. Lovesick Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Madeleine Peyroux   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Regina Carter   Guest Artist,Violin
James Carter   Guest Artist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor),Clarinet (Bass)
Cyrus Chestnut   Guest Artist,Piano
Marcus Printup   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Marc Ribot   Guest Artist,Banjo,Dobro,Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Leon Parker   Guest Artist,Drums,Cymbals
Vernon Reid   Guest Artist,Guitar (Electric),Guitar
M.P.   Guitar,Vocals
Kenny Wollesen   Drums,Cymbals,Percussion,Drums (Bass)
Steve Kirby   Bass
Larry Saltzman   Guitar (Electric)
Greg Cohen   Bass,Marimba,Bowed Bass
Charlie Giordano   Organ,Accordion,Harmonium,Keyboards,Mellotron,Harpsichord,Organ (Hammond)

Technical Credits

Pascal Lewis   Hair Stylist,Make-Up
Chick Endor   Composer
Euston Jones   Composer
Charlie Farrell   Composer
Louiguy   Composer
Michael O'Reilly   Mixing,Engineer
Mike Krowiak   Engineer
Alan Block   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Bessie Smith   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Jack Gee   Composer
Jo Trent   Composer
Edith Piaf   Composer
Cliff Friend   Composer
Edgar Leslie   Composer
Don Hecht   Composer
Mack David   Composer
Madeleine Peyroux   Poetry,Composer
Joe Trent   Composer
Joe Young   Composer
Harry Richman   Composer
Yves Beauvais   Producer
Fred E. Ahlert   Composer
Greg Cohen   Arranger,Producer
Peter DeRose   Composer
Daniel Miller   Photography
Joseph Burke   Composer
Lynn Kowalewski   Design
Rachael Fite   Production Coordination
Joseph Young   Composer
Marcel Louiguy   Composer
Joe Burke   Composer
Thomas Bricker   Art Direction
Cathie Arquilla   Stylist