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Donny Hathaway, who gained fame in the 1970s as a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, left behind some of soul music's most-compelling tunes1, including his 1973 hit, "Love, Love, Love." The "smooth" jazz rendition from Kirk Whalum's album, Everything Is Everything: The Music Of Donny Hathaway, features guest trumpeter Rick Braun.
Whalum became a Donny Hathaway fan, and a fan of all types of music, in his native Memphis, Tennessee. He says, "The music I like to play and write encompasses2 the four elements I grew up with: Memphis R&B, gospel, rock and jazz."
Kirk made his mark on the jazz scene in Houston, Texas. Since 1985, he's balanced a soaring solo career with his work as a leading session player, performing alongside Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard3 soundtrack, and sharing the stage with Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Babyface and many more.
It was Hathaway's signature blend of R&B, pop and funk, his innovative4 arranging style, and charismatic stage presence that inspired Whalum to record a tribute. "I think there are certainly some common denominators with me and Donny Hathaway," he says.
Among the special guests on the album is Donny Hathaway's daughter, seasoned R&B singer Lalah Hathaway, who performs on the track "You Had To Know." Lalah was only 10 years-old when her father died of an apparent suicide in 1979.
Whalum is also joined by renowned5 jazz bassist Christian6 McBride, guitarist Jeff Golub, vocalist Musiq Soulchild, and an 18-piece horn and string orchestra.

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tunes
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n.曲调,曲子( tune的名词复数 )v.调音( tune的第三人称单数 );调整;(给收音机、电视等)调谐;使协调 | |
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encompasses
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v.围绕( encompass的第三人称单数 );包围;包含;包括 | |
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bodyguard
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n.护卫,保镖 | |
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innovative
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adj.革新的,新颖的,富有革新精神的 | |
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renowned
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adj.著名的,有名望的,声誉鹊起的 | |
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Christian
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adj.基督教徒的;n.基督教徒 | |
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