Chaka Khan - ClassiKhan

Nice addition....

I've had this for a while & never really listened to it. I don't know why cause Chaka does not disappoint. However, if you're not a fan of the classics & can't appreciate them, this CD isn't for you. But if you are, then it's an extra plus to have the classics sung by a classic. Ms. Kahn blows the lid off these songs as only she can. And the orchestra is an extra boost. I'm glad to own it. It's nice to have on in the background while working. September 11, 2008

the greatest

Chaka is awesome! You can truly see why she is so wonderful a singer. She belts out these classics like a person from that era. A little bit of money for a lot of entertainment. November 29, 2007

P.A.

I always knew that Ms. Khan was a power house and could sing among some of
the best. She has shown with this album that her depth as a artist stands
with the ultimate like Vaughn,Streisand. I listened to her breath control,
phrasing,clarity,and artisrty as if each number was a short well acted out
play or movie. She took me with her on each number. For me Ms.Khan has
become the well rounded singing that i never knew she was.The circle is
complete and we should all give her the respect that she is "DUE" while
others are lessening with there artistry she is standing strong. I would
love to hear a spiritual album from her! Only if she maintains the same
quality as this album i would buy it without hesitation!!!! Thank U Ms.Khan job well done. Isn't this what we all want to hear the LORD say
at the end of the day. September 27, 2006

timeless voice!!

i've been listening to chaka since the 70's and i always knew that she could and would be the voice to bring back vocal jazz greatness...her voice has the style, the scat, reminding me of the days of dinah washington, ella, and sarah. This is a refreshing cd..music that we just don't hear these days...does chaka seem as if she's going through the motions as some reviewers have mentioned? No, not at all, this cd is a different genre, that chaka illuminiates...she sings standards, which she has the versatility and voice power to carry. However,i wish she could have incorporated more jazz standards into her reportoire, which would be a five star rating. Buy this cd (if you want something unique and timeless) and you will not be disappointed! July 15, 2006

I adore you Chaka but...

I've been a huge fan of Chaka Khan for decades and have practically all the stuff she's ever done on either LP or CD, including her work with Rufus, Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton, Fourplay and a number of others I can't recall right now. I'm guessing I wasn't alone when there was talk - after many years of will she or won't she - of her releasing an album of jazz standards. I'm sure I wasn't alone in recalling, for example, her renditions of "The End Of A Love Affair" and "I'll Be Around" (featuring Miles Davis, no less) on her "C.K." album or "And The Melody Still Lingers On (Night In Tunisia)" on the "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" album, "Be Bop Medley" on the album "Chaka Khan", "My Funny Valentine" on the soundtrack to the "Waiting to Exhale" movie or indeed, her ultimate jazz performance in my view, the "Echoes Of An Era" album she did with Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White.

And thus I'm sure I wasn't alone in being a tad disappointed with this set. Sure, it's Chaka, sure these are jazz standards, sure she belts (in places) and sure, she's even backed by the London Symphony Orchestra but something seems to be missing. I can't put my finger on it but it seems as if her heart wasn't in what she was doing and she was basically just going through the motions. Not even great support from Joe Sample (on three songs - "Round Midnight", "Stormy Weather" and "Teach Me Tonight") saves the album. The set is produced by Eve Nelson and I have to confess I've never heard of her. How come Chaka didn't turn to true and tested folk she's worked with on jazz tunes before? People like Arif Mardin or Russ Titleman?

I'll support Chaka Khan 'til the end and she is and will always be one of the few artistes out there who's stuff I'll buy without listening to it first. I just feel slightly let down by this CD. Come on girl, we all know you can do better than this. June 22, 2006

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