Dee Dee Bridgewater is the second studio album by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. The record was released in 1976 via Atlantic Records label. She also released a self-titled album in 1980 via the Elektra label.
Critical reception
Stacia Proefrock of AllMusic wrote "Dee Dee Bridgewater's self-titled album opens with a song that sounds closer to Gloria Gaynor than Ella Fitzgerald, throwing her jazz fans for a loop. This 1976 release explores R&B and funk territories, while still employing her strong, husky voice. She shows the amazing range and emotional expression that would make her "comeback" albums of the '90s so remarkable, while apparently having a lot of fun. While this album is out of character for her stylistically, it is still a fine addition to any fan's collection."
Track listing
Personnel
Band Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals Barry Beckett, Joe Sample, Tom Hensley – keyboards Harry Bluestone – concertmaster Herb Bushler, Henry Davis, Wilton Felder, David Hood – bass guitar Pete Carr, Jerry Friedman, Jimmy Johnson, Cliff Morris, Ray Parker Jr., Dean Parks, Melvin Ragin, David T. Walker – guitar Vivian Cherry – backing vocals Merry Clayton – backing vocals Gary Coleman – percussion Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals Ed Greene, Roger Hawkins – drums Loni Groves – backing vocals Bobbye Hall – congas
Augie Johnson – backing vocals John Lehman – backing vocals Marti McCall – backing vocals Linda November – backing vocals Jackie Ward – backing vocals Carolyn Willia – backing vocals Harold Wheeler – horn arrangements, keyboards, string arrangements Gene Orloff – concertmaster
Production Bob Defrin – art direction Lewis Hahn – mixing Gregg Hamm – engineer David Hassinger – engineer Jerry Masters – engineer Steve Melton – engineer Billy Page – vocal arrangement Gene Page – arranger, producer Stephen Y. Scheaffer – mixing, producer Paula Scher – art direction Jon Vogel – mastering Jerry Wexler –producer
Original release history + Release history and formats for Dee Dee Bridgewater Region Date Format Label Ref. North America 1976 Atlantic Records
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