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1.1 New York Tendaberry - Feat. Renée Fleming ; Yo-Yo Ma1.2 The Confession - Feat. Becca Stevens1.3 Map to the Treasure - Feat. Lisa Fischer1.4 Upstairs By a Chinese Lamp - Feat. Esperanza Spalding ; Wayne Shorter1.5 Been on a Train - Feat. Rickie Lee Jones ; Chris Potter1.6 Stoned Soul Picnic - Feat. Ledisi1.7 Gibsom Street - Feat. Susan Tedeschi ; Steve Wilson1.8 Save the Country - Feat. Shawn Colvin ; Chris Botti1.9 To a Child - Feat. Dianne Reeves1.10 And When I Die - Feat. Alison Krauss ; Jerry Douglas |
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Description: | When Grammy Award winning musician Billy Childs was 11 years old, his older sisters introduced him to the work of Songwriters and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Laura Nyro. Her blend of Broadway-inspired melodies, jazz improvisation and socially conscious lyrics have stayed with him. Now Billy has returned to his early source of inspiration, conceiving and orchestrating his new album, MAP TO THE TREASURE: REIMAGINING LAURA NYRO. Childs is not alone in his enthusiasm for Nyro's music, an incredible range of musicians join him in interpreting her narratives. Classical soprano Renee Fleming and cellist Yo-Yo Ma add new meaning to her hometown ode, 'New York Tendaberry.' Jazz stars Esparanza Spalding and Wayne Shorter collaborate on Nyro's pictorial 'Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp,' and R&B chanteuse Ledisi updates one of Nyro's biggest hits, 'Stoned Soul Picnic.' Other prominent voices include Alison Krauss, Rickie Lee Jones, Shawn Colvin, Dianne Reeves, Susan Tedeschi, Lisa Fischer and Becca Stevens, with featured instrumental soloists Chris Botti, Jerry Douglas, Chris Potter and Steve Wilson."Map to the Treasure: Re-Imagining Laura Nyro" is a captivating CD by acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs, released under the Masterworks/Sony Music label. This album pays homage to legendary singer-songwriter Laura Nyro, reinterpreting her iconic songs through innovative arrangements that blend jazz, classical, and pop influences. Featuring an impressive lineup of guest artists such as Renee Fleming, Esperanza Spalding, Rickie Lee Jones, and Alison Krauss, each track offers a fresh perspective on Nyro's timeless work. The production quality reflects Masterworks/Sony Music?s commitment to excellence in sound and artistry. Billy Childs is a Grammy Award-winning musician known for his genre-defying compositions and collaborations with top-tier artists across jazz and classical music. His previous albums have garnered critical acclaim for their creativity and technical brilliance. |
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No. of tracks: |
10 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
88843066572 |
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