For One to Love is a studio album by French-American jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant. Mack Avenue released the album on September 4, 2015. The record is the singer's third album and the follow-up to WomanChild (2013).
Background In her interview for Essence Salvant mentioned: "It’s jazz, it’s blues, we do some folk elements in there, and we do musicals. I like to sort of question different things about the way we live and about the things we think are acceptable without being too blatant about it. It’s just music that you can sit and listen to and chill and cook to, but also dance and rock out to." Salvant composed five original songs for the record.
Critical reception
The album was released to critical acclaim from publications such as the New York Times, The Guardian, and Los Angeles Times."Review: Cécile McLorin Salvant Wields Her Power, Drawing From Her Album ‘For One to Love’," New York Times, August 26, 2015"Review: Cecile McLorin Salvant is still pushing herself with 'For One to Love'" Los Angeles Times, September 5, 2015 For One to Love won Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album of 2016.
Christopher Loudon of JazzTimes stated: " It’s mighty tough to follow so massive a critical and popular hit. Given, however, the depth and breadth of Salvant’s musical gifts, it’s hardly surprising that For One to Love is even more impressive. Sly and sensuous, partial to featherlight flights yet solid as oak, Salvant is preternaturally brilliant at synthesizing a century’s worth of influences—shades of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Blossom Dearie are clearly evident—while remaining her mesmeric self."
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic. Cécile McLorin Salvant – vocals Aaron Diehl – piano Paul Sikivie – double bass Lawrence Leathers – drums
Charts Chart (2015) Peak position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 118 French Albums (SNEP) 156 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 58 US Billboard Top Heatseekers 3 US Billboard Jazz Albums 2 US Billboard Top Independent Albums 28
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