Blues for Schuur explained

Blues for Schuur
Type:Studio
Artist:Diane Schuur
Cover:Blues for Schuur.png
Genre:Blues
Length:50:32
Label:GRP
Producer:Al Schmitt
Prev Title:Love Walked In
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:The Best of Diane Schuur
Next Year:1997

Blues for Schuur is the eleventh studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, recorded with producer Al Schmitt and arranger Greg Adams. It was released in 1997 through GRP Records.

Critical reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic praised the album, noting that Schuur sounds great throughout this rousing date with the support of the band, which emphasizes the bluesy mood, although solos are played from time to time, the emphasis is on Shuur's voice. "An infectious outing from the talented singer," he summed up.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1997)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[1] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[2] 25

Notes and References

  1. Top Jazz Albums. Billboard. May 17, 1997. 109. 20. 37. 0006-2510.
  2. 1997: The Year in Music: Top Jazz Albums. Billboard. December 27, 1997. 109. 52. YE-68. 0006-2510.