Turned To Blue is a classic representation of Nancy Wilson showcasing the full spectrum of experiences that come with a five decade career in entertainment. The legendary songstress delivers a story through ballads as ... more »only she can, premieres unparalleled treatments of new songs and swings with a big band harking back to her days with Cannonball Adderley and the Billy May Orchestra. There is something for everyone on Turned To Blue. Set for worldwide release on August 22, 2006, on the MCG Jazz label, this collection of songs tells a story that portrays our basic nature to love so deeply, despite the inevitable human struggle with loveÂ?s power. Wilson illustrates the many expressions of love, ranging from powerful lost love to hopeful yearning for new love, as depicted through new arrangements of the 1940s classics Â"Be My Love,Â" Â"IÂ?ll Be Seeing YouÂ" and Â"This Is All I Ask.Â" The hard driving, swinging big band songs Â? Â"Take Love Easy,Â" Â"Taking A Chance On Love,Â" and Â"Old FolksÂ" Â? reflect the lighter side of love. The title track, Â"Turned To Blue,Â" is a musical version of Â"My Life Has Turned To Blue,Â" a poem by Dr. Maya Angelou, former Poet Laureate for the United States.« less
Turned To Blue is a classic representation of Nancy Wilson showcasing the full spectrum of experiences that come with a five decade career in entertainment. The legendary songstress delivers a story through ballads as only she can, premieres unparalleled treatments of new songs and swings with a big band harking back to her days with Cannonball Adderley and the Billy May Orchestra. There is something for everyone on Turned To Blue. Set for worldwide release on August 22, 2006, on the MCG Jazz label, this collection of songs tells a story that portrays our basic nature to love so deeply, despite the inevitable human struggle with loveÂ?s power. Wilson illustrates the many expressions of love, ranging from powerful lost love to hopeful yearning for new love, as depicted through new arrangements of the 1940s classics Â"Be My Love,Â" Â"IÂ?ll Be Seeing YouÂ" and Â"This Is All I Ask.Â" The hard driving, swinging big band songs Â? Â"Take Love Easy,Â" Â"Taking A Chance On Love,Â" and Â"Old FolksÂ" Â? reflect the lighter side of love. The title track, Â"Turned To Blue,Â" is a musical version of Â"My Life Has Turned To Blue,Â" a poem by Dr. Maya Angelou, former Poet Laureate for the United States.
"Miss Wilson is my favorite singer -- there are no exceptions -- so if you're looking for critical words you can stop right here. On this album she puts her unique style and charm to several new tunes (my favorite is "Knitting Class") but most stellar is her version of "Taking a Chance on Love," on which she makes the most of her lower register (which has always been stellar and wonderful). This song, and some others on recent CDs, are from the "old school," as if Miss Wilson FINALLY decided to sing some of the stand-bys, as if clearing up some old "to do" lists. We are the beneficiaries. I'm grateful she continues to record, but I miss very much her live performances."
Time to Retire
Bill Shea | San Jose, CA United States | 12/09/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"As an ardent fan of Nancy Wilson for 43 years, I've always looked forward to each of her new recordings. As noted elsewhere on this site, I feel her Grammy winning RSVP was probably her best recording ever. Period. Turned to Blue? I'm amazed at how much her voice has deteriotated in just three years. Time to hang up the vocal chords, Nancy."
Class of Her Own
J.D. Hearne | 09/04/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Another bouquet of haunting tunes -- Nancy remains in a class by herself. What she does with every line and measure and nuance is something quite special. She is simply the best in the business."
Timeless.
Hal Charles | 03/07/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Turned to Blue" puts Nancy Wilson into situations she can handle extremely well.
She is surrounded by jazz stars such as sax players Bob Mintzer, Jimmy Heath and James Moody, flutist Hubert Laws and bassist John Clayton.
She sings with small groups and big bands featuring arrangements by Pittsburgh's John Wilson and Jay Ashby.
The nature of the songs range from the soft jazz of "Knitting Class" to the swinger of "Taking a Chance on Love" and sad blues of "Just Once." All of the songs show Wilson's marvelous talent as she cruises through the title cut and other pieces such as "This Is All I Ask" and "Old Folks".
The years, nearly 70 of them, don't seem to wear on her voice at all.
She is a timeless, ageless, beautiful soul."
One of a Kind
Eddie T. Marshall | Orlando, FL | 01/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love hearing the phrasing from Nancy. The musicians play with love and respect for a true living legend like she's a musician, not just the girl singer."