Deedles (album) explained

Deedles
Type:Studio
Artist:Diane Schuur
Cover:Deedles (album).png
Recorded:1984
Studio:Kaye-Smith Studios, Seattle, Washington
Genre:Vocal jazz
Length:41:26
Label:GRP
Prev Title:Pilot of My Destiny
Prev Year:1982
Next Title:Schuur Thing
Next Year:1985

Deedles is the second studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, recorded with producer Dave Grusin. The album was released in 1984 through the GRP Records label and was a moderate success, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard magazine jazz chart. It was also her first record released internationally.[1]

Critical reception

A Billboard reviewer noted that Schuur's voice is a strong, warm alto with deft phrasing and a lot of heart, and she skillfully combines popular songs with more recent hits.[2] Cash Box magazine called the album an impressive novelty, and Schuur was called a talent with a wide vocal and emotional range who really knows how to sing.[3]

Charts

Chart (1985)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[4] 33
US Top 40 Jazz Albums (Cash Box)[5] 30

Notes and References

  1. News: Hofmann. Michael. Jazz Singer Schuur returns to familiar turf tomorrow. Arizona Daily Star. September 4, 1985. Tucson. B3. 0888-546X.
  2. Reviews: Diane Schuur – Deedles. Billboard. November 3, 1984. 96. 44. 82. 0006-2510.
  3. Feature Picks: Diane Schuur – Deedles. Cash Box. November 3, 1984. 47. 22. 18. 0008-7289.
  4. Top Jazz Albums. Billboard. March 16, 1985. 97. 11. 61. 0006-2510.
  5. Jazz Top 40 Albums. Cash Box. February 16, 1985. 47. 36. 19. 0008-7289. 2024-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20240108013727/https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1985/CB-1985-02-16.pdf#page=19.