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Natalie Cole Pictures
Artist:
Natalie Cole
Origin:
United States, Los Angeles - CaliforniaUnited States
Born date:
February 6, 1950
Death date:
December 31, 2015
Natalie Cole Album: «Ask a Woman Who Knows»
Natalie Cole Album: «Ask a Woman Who Knows» (Front side)
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  • Customers rating: (4.6 of 5)
  • Title:Ask a Woman Who Knows
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Review - Amazon.com
In the 1970s, Natalie Cole made a spectacular debut. And, after a number of personal and professional setbacks in the '80s, she bounced back with her splendid 1991 rendition of her daddy's hit, "Unforgettable," where she electronically performed a "duet" with her father. This CD reunites Cole with producer by Tommy LiPuma, who produced "Unforgettable" and was the hit maker behind George Benson and Diana Krall. This collection is a classic blend of jazz-inflected pop, with the best and the brightest in the business. Backed by a plethora of stars, including trumpeter Roy Hargrove, bassist Christian McBride, pianist Joe Sample, and drummer Lewis Nash, Cole's lithe, Ella Fitzgerald-tinged vocals are showcased in a number pleasing settings. Whether it's the Brazilian sound of Sergio Mendes's "So Many Stars," the scat-happy "My Baby Just Cares for Me," or the big band swing of "It's Crazy" and "Soon," courtesy of the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, Cole projects her aura on these songs once sung by Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Nina Simone, and Dinah Washington. Natalie Cole is a jazzy soul survivor in the literal sense of the term, and this recording represents her finest hour. --Eugene Holley Jr.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
- A WOMAN WHO CERTAINLY DOES KNOW!

Being a huge fan of Natalie Cole's but not a huge fan of jazz, I was sort of apprehensive about buying this cd. But, after one complete listen, I must say it is a joy. Her voice can be one part seductive, one part gritty, one part, playful, one part tearful....she is simple DIVINE! This is an album with very few fast paced songs....this one is one to listen to on a rainy day with a loved one and candles....to me all the songs are standouts in their own way! If you want to escape into her world...go for it! If you want all upbeat songs, this one may dissapoint you....

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
- A New Natalie

Beginning as an Aretha Franklin clone, then sliding into her own soulful niche, graduating into contempoary pop and then moving into the rarified atmosphere of pop standards, Natalie Cole has repeatedly reinvented herself as an artist, with each incarnation upping the ante of quality and range. Now she's a jazz singer with a splendidly arranged and produced album propelled by a superior selection of songs which, though most are from the past, sound totally of today. She's savvy, she's wise, she's smart, she's sassy, she's smooth and once again she's moved forward. This splendid album will, by word of mouth, take in big sales and go on to garner big honors. Never standing still, never content to settle in one place, Natalie once again has charged ahead with dazzingly results.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
- Natalie Sparkles

Shes back!! And in a great way! Ask A Woman Who Knows is an enjoyable assortment of jazzy songs and cool evening blends with images of swaying palms or high swing jazz clubs. Her duet with Diana Krall will be a new classic I think, what a perfect pair!!

My favorite tracks are Its Crazy, So Many Stars, Better than Anything, Tell Me All About It is very catchy, and the best one is Natalies rendition of My Baby Just Cares for Me. Her new home with Verve looks to be a promising and bright musical road ahead. If you enjoy upbeat jazz and romantic slow jazz then you will enjoy this. Like mentioned in the other review, the majority is more slow and rainy day material but there is enough upbeat to balence it out pretty well. Natalie sounds renewed and as sparkling as ever!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
- Simply Wonderful

Natalie Cole is a well seasoned artist. She has quite a load to carry being the daughter of a "King". However, Natalie follows in her fathers footsteps with ease. Her vocal talent and maturity is definitely displayed on this album. She sounds so free and at peace with herself. I highly recommend it! Very soothing and relaxing. Some of my favorites are "Tell me all about it", "Ask a woman who knows", "So many stars","Better than anything", and "Calling You". Purchase the album...you won't be disappointed.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- Natalie Cole at her best!

I'm a big fan of Natalie Cole and this CD is the best ever! It's the best CD since "Unforgettable"! Classic and timeless. You'll love it!