Dreams and Daggers captures Cécile McLorin Salvant’s remarkable ability to blend jazz tradition with fresh personal insight, featuring a mix of live Village Vanguard performances and studio sessions at the DiMenna Center. The album’s thoughtful selection of standards and originals explores themes of romance and heartbreak, with tracks like "And Yet," "Devil May Care," and "Mad About The Boy" showcasing her nuanced vocal storytelling. This release earned Salvant her second Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, underscoring its significance in contemporary jazz. This 2017 pressing is presented as a 3-LP set on 180-gram vinyl, offering a substantial listening experience with both intimate live energy and polished studio clarity. The vinyl is in very clean condition with only minor surface marks typical of careful use, making it a solid choice for collectors who appreciate both the musical depth and the tactile appeal of a heavyweight pressing. The combination of live and studio recordings offers a rich portrait of Salvant’s artistry at this stage of her career.
Track listing & samples
Cecile McLorin Salvant - Dreams and Daggers
Side A
And Yet
Devil May Care
Mad About The Boy
Sam Jones' Blues
More
Side B
Never Will I Marry
Somehow I Could Never Believe
If A Girl Isn't Pretty
Red Instead
Runnin' Wild
Side C
The Best Thing For You
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
You're My Thrill
Side D
Tell Me What They're Saying Can't Be True
Nothing Like You
You've Got To Give Me Some
The Worm
Side E
My Man's Gone Now
Let's Face The Music And Dance
Si J'étais Blanche
Fascination
Side F
Wild Women Don't Have The Blues
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
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