Schuur Thing
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| Schuur Thing | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Vocal jazz | |||
| Length | 45:30 | |||
| Label | GRP | |||
| Producer | Dave Grusin | |||
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Schuur Thing is the third studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, released in 1985 through the GRP Records label. The album was arranged and produced by Dave Grusin.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide | [4] |
Ron Wynn of AllMusic noted Stan Getz's "excellent tenor saxophone; some good leads."[2] A Billboard reviewer stated that "this classy jazz bred vocalist is surrounded by some very elegant Dave Grusin arrangements, creating a fine listening experience."[5] Cash Box magazine called the album "a slick-as-glass, well-sung effort," noting the guest appearances.[6] Chris Albertson of Stereo Review stated, "I am not saying that this is a great album - Schuur's voice deserves more compassionate accompaniment - but it does give her a chance to show off a considerable talent for handling a variety of material."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Needle in a Haystack" | 3:13 | |
| 2. | "By Design" (with José Feliciano) |
| 3:51 |
| 3. | "Love Dance" | 5:35 | |
| 4. | "Love You Back" | 3:55 | |
| 5. | "Someday We'll All Be Free" |
| 4:00 |
| 6. | "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing" | 3:42 | |
| 7. | "American Wedding Song" (with José Feliciano) | Eugene McDaniels | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Take Me to the River" | 5:17 | |
| 9. | "Make a Plan" |
| 3:38 |
| 10. | "No Time for True Love" | Goodrum | 3:38 |
| 11. | "Sure Thing" | 3:16 | |
| Total length: | 45:30 | ||
Personnel
- Diane Schuur - vocals
- Jose Feliciano - lead vocals (2, 7)
- Stan Getz - tenor saxophone (3, 6)
- Dave Grusin - keyboards (1, 3–10), synthesizers (1, 2, 5, 7), string arrangements, conductor
- Larry Williams - synthesizers (2, 4, 8, 9)
- Lee Ritenour - electric guitars (1, 4, 8, 9)
- Abraham Laboriel - bass guitar (1–5, 7–10)
- Chuck Domanico - bass (6)
- Carlos Vega - drums
- Paulinho Da Costa - percusion (4–6, 9)
