Pilot of My Destiny explained

Pilot of My Destiny
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Diane Schuur
Cover:	Pilot of My Destiny.png
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	42:01
Label:	Great American Records
Producer:	Bob Krinsky
Next Title:	Deedles
Next Year:	1984

Pilot of My Destiny is the debut studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, released in 1982 through the independent label Great American Records.^[1] The album was recorded in 1981 in Seattle, and includes some of her original compositions.

Critical reception

Michael Hoffman of the Arizona Daily Star stated that the album suffered from "poor production and distribution", so it did not have very good results.^[2] A Billboard reviewer wrote: "Ten pleasantly listenable cuts are sung by this Tacoma lady, who also plays right nice piano with an eight-piece backup band. Standouts are 'Life Goes On' and 'In Your Own Sweet Way".^[3]

Personnel

• Diane Schuur – vocals, keyboards
• Dan Dean – bass
• Dave Peterson – bass (A1, A3, A5), guitar (A1, A5)
• Chris Leighton – drums
• Alan Toto – guitar (A2, B2, B4)
• Ted Brancato – keyboards
• Bob Krinsky – production, recording
• Gary Herbig – tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute
• Julian Priester – trombone
• Richard Person – trumpet

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: EIU Jazzers to play with Diane Schuur. Mattoon Journal Gazette (Illinois). March 7, 1992. C4.
2. News: Hofmann. Michael. Jazz Singer Schuur returns to familiar turf tomorrow. Arizona Daily Star. September 4, 1985. Tucson. B3.
3. Top Album Picks: Diane Schuur – Pilot of My Destiny. Billboard. August 13, 1983. 95. 33. 50. 0006-2510.
4. David. Town. Pilot of My Destiny. Diane Schuur. 1982. June 10, 2024. liner notes. Music Is Medicine. MIM 9057. USA.