Walking With Strangers

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On this her best album, and only the seventh in 22 years, Marilyn Scott combines the high-tech production standards applied to her last two Warner Brothers records with a move back toward the classic 1970s jazz-soul sound that permeated her first four releases. The Perri sisters, once known simply as Perri, sound like the Emotions, a group of sisters from the '70s, on "Give In," and the exquisite Frank McComb, a Donny Hathaway clone, duets with Scott on a creative reworking of the standard "You Don't Know What Love Is." Instrumentally, there are great Brazilian grooves, and the Yellowjackets, who were recording with Scott even before their first record 20 years ago, add to the jazz fusion feel, as do George Duke and Ross and Joe Vannelli. Vocally, her words deal with romance, self-improvement, and social consciousness, and for her fourth straight album, there is a new Brenda Russell composition. The background harmony styles really stand out, because they vary so widely on each track. Scott is overdubbed several times to great effect on the opening track, the highly stylistic "Loving You," a tune on which Renato Neto does a great George Duke-like synthesizer solo. --Mark Ruffin

Walking With Strangers, Music, Marilyn Scott, Adult Contemporary, Crossover Jazz, Jazz, Jazz Music, Pop

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Well Done

I would give this album 10 stars if I could !!!!!!!!!

A big secret

Walking With Strangers

Fair warning

Walking With Strangers
Marilyn Scott
Manufacturer: Carport Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005RFCR
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Loving You
I Always Think Of You
Give In
All of the Above
Beginning With You
You Don't Know What Love Is
Walking With Strangers
Don't Let Love Get Away
Who's Looking For Me
No Room For Hate

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On this her best album, and only the seventh in 22 years, Marilyn Scott combines the high-tech production standards applied to her last two Warner Brothers records with a move back toward the classic 1970s jazz-soul sound that permeated her first four releases. The Perri sisters, once known simply as Perri, sound like the Emotions, a group of sisters from the '70s, on "Give In," and the exquisite Frank McComb, a Donny Hathaway clone, duets with Scott on a creative reworking of the standard "You Don't Know What Love Is." Instrumentally, there are great Brazilian grooves, and the Yellowjackets, who were recording with Scott even before their first record 20 years ago, add to the jazz fusion feel, as do George Duke and Ross and Joe Vannelli. Vocally, her words deal with romance, self-improvement, and social consciousness, and for her fourth straight album, there is a new Brenda Russell composition. The background harmony styles really stand out, because they vary so widely on each track. Scott is overdubbed several times to great effect on the opening track, the highly stylistic "Loving You," a tune on which Renato Neto does a great George Duke-like synthesizer solo. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Well Done.......2005-06-18

Other reviewers seem to be more familiar with her work than I am but I am glad to have finally made her acquaintance. I was expecting something more along the lines of Dianna Krall but I am not disappointed. It is only the style that failed to meet MY expectations.

This is a jazz vocal album. It leans heavily towards love songs and they are well executed. Fans of the genre should be satisfied.

I would give this album 10 stars if I could !!!!!!!!!.......2004-12-30

This is Marilyn's best album ever, and also a must for all Yellow Jackets fans, and every westcoast music lover in the world!! Buy it now! Buy one for yourself and one for every frend you have!!
Greetings from Petter Solholm, Norway :-)

A big secret.......2002-11-20

Marliyn Scott is a big secret and that is a shame. Marliyn has a sweet sexy voice that speaks to your soul. I am a fan for life..

Walking With Strangers.......2002-08-17

Excellent service, professional fast delivery. Thank you.

Fair warning.......2002-03-09

If hearing "Who's Looking for Me" as a sample cut on the February Jazziz magazine sampler brought you here to possibly buy this, fair warning. None of the cuts on the Scott CD rise to that level. Mannered jazz vocal collection, best appreciated by those already familiar with the artist.

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