Dee Dee Bridgewater – Love and Peace (1994)

01 Permit Me to Introduce You to Yourself
02 Nica’s Dream
03 TheTokyo Blues
04 Pretty Eyes
05 St. Vitus Dance
06 You Happened My Way
07 Soulville
08 Filthy McNasty
09 Song for My Father
10 Doodlin’
11 Lonely Woman		play
12 TheJody Grind		play
13 Blowin’ the Blues Away .

Dee Dee Bridgewater - Vocals
Horace Silver - Piano
Jimmy Smith - Organ
Thierry Eliez - Piano
Lionel Belmondo – Sax, Tenor
Stephane Belmondo - Trumpet
Hein van de Geyn - Bass
André Ceccarelli – Drums.

Dee Dee Bridgewater performs 13 of Horace Silver's songs on this well-conceived release. On most selections she is accompanied by her French quintet, but there are also two guest appearances apiece for organist Jimmy Smith and pianist Silver himself ("Nica's Dream" and "Song for My Father"). Throughout, Bridgewater uplifts Silver's lyrics, proves to be in prime form, and swings up a storm. Other high points include "Filthy McNasty," "Doodlin'," and "Blowin' the Blues Away."A Gem.--- Scott Yanow

This is definitely one of Dee Dee's best albums. A must-have if you're a fan of Dee Dee's dynamic singing and rip-roaring scat. If you're a fan of Horace Silver's compositions, all the better--but it's by no means a must for enjoying the album. Horace even makes an appearance on a track or two, easily distinguishable from the pianist's main CD (who does a fine job of his own). Check out "Nica's Dream" for the best groove on the album. About the only thing lacking on the album is the two brothers playing sax and trumpet don't always swing too well--but it's negligible enough to make the album a worthwhile buy. Definitely buy it over one of her other albums like "Dear Ella" . ---Le Kang

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