J'ai Deux Amours cover

J'ai Deux Amours

Dee Dee Bridgewater · 2005

56 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant celebration of French chanson and jazz, infused with Dee Dee Bridgewater's powerful and emotive vocals.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady melodic journeys emotive vocal performances reflective and contemplative moods
Context
When 'J'ai Deux Amours' was released in 2005, Dee Dee Bridgewater was already an established artist known for her rich contributions to jazz. This album marked a significant exploration of French music, showcasing her versatility after previous successes like the Grammy-winning 'Dear Ella' in 1998. By embracing French classics, Bridgewater sought to connect her American jazz roots with international influences.
If you like
jazz

J'ai Deux Amours is an album by Dee Dee Bridgewater, released in 2005. A vibrant celebration of French chanson and jazz, infused with Dee Dee Bridgewater's powerful and emotive vocals. This album is notable for its critical acclaim and successful blending of jazz with French chanson, earning praise from various music critics. It helped solidify Bridgewater's reputation as a versatile vocalist capable of transcending genres, contributing to the resurgence of interest in French music globally. Critics highlighted her interpretation of classic tracks, further establishing her influence in both the jazz and world music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J'ai Deux Amours sound like?

A vibrant celebration of French chanson and jazz, infused with Dee Dee Bridgewater's powerful and emotive vocals. Rooted in jazz.

What makes J'ai Deux Amours by Dee Dee Bridgewater notable?

This album is notable for its critical acclaim and successful blending of jazz with French chanson, earning praise from various music critics. It helped solidify Bridgewater's reputation as a versatile vocalist capable of transcending genres, contributing to the resurgence of interest in French music globally. Critics highlighted her interpretation of classic tracks, further establishing her influence in both the jazz and world music scenes. When 'J'ai Deux Amours' was released in 2005, Dee Dee Bridgewater was already an established artist known for her rich contributions to jazz. This album marked a significant exploration of French music, showcasing her versatility after previous successes like the Grammy-winning 'Dear Ella' in 1998. By embracing French classics, Bridgewater sought to connect her American jazz roots with international influences.

Who is J'ai Deux Amours for?

J'ai Deux Amours works well if you're into steady melodic journeys, emotive vocal performances and reflective and contemplative moods.

How many songs are on J'ai Deux Amours?

J'ai Deux Amours has 11 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·56:28

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 J’ai deux amours Standout 4:23
  • 2 La Mer 3:29
  • 3 Ne me quitte pas Standout 5:48
  • 4 Mon homme 4:44
  • 5 Et maintenant 3:26
  • 6 Que reste‐t‐il de nos amours 4:57
  • 7 Dansez sur moi 4:17
  • 8 La Belle Vie 10:11
  • 9 Avec le temps 4:52
  • 10 La Vie en rose Standout 5:19
  • 11 Les Feuilles mortes 4:56

Release Date

September 13, 2005

Genre

jazz

More albums in jazz

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

56 min 28 sec