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 MP3/192kbps

Joe Sample's The Song Lives On , is appropriately titled. One of the CD's finest attributes is the excellent song selection. The Peggy Lee classic "Fever" is tastefully covered here, and Sample's own "Street Life" is reprised again, but the remainder of the program is new, at least to my ears. Most of the tunes establish an emotional connection with the listener; they're beautiful, pensive, soulful, and often introspective. Titles such as "Living in Blue," "When Your Life Was Low," "When the World Turns Blue," and "Bitter Sweet" convey this theme. Vocalist Lalah Hathaway delivers heartfelt, expressive interpretations on over half of the program. She is a talent I'm looking forward to hearing more of in the future. Joe Sample, as usual, shines on piano with thoughtful, expressive, and sometimes understated solos.
Personnel:

Joe Sample - piano
Lalah Hathaway - vocals
Kirk Whalum - sax
David Delhomme - synthesizers
Michael Thompson - electric guitar
Jay Anderson - bass
Walfredo Reyes Jr. - drums
Lenny Castro - percussion

Track Listings:
1. The Song Lives On
2. Fever
3. Come Along With Me
4. Living In Blue
5. Street Life
6. When Your Life Was Low
7. One Day I'll Fly Away
8. When The World Turns Blue
9. For All We Know