Timeless finds Diane Schuur doing what she does best: inhabiting the Great American Songbook so completely that the tunes feel newly written for her. Blind since birth yet armed with a huge, crystalline voice and impeccable pitch, Schuur doesn’t just sing standards—she converses with them. On this set, she leans into ballads and mid‑tempo swing with an emotional clarity that feels both vulnerable and assured.
Rather than showy vocal gymnastics, Schuur focuses on phrasing and color, stretching a note just enough to let the lyric land, then pulling back to leave space for the band to breathe. You can hear her jazz lineage—echoes of Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan—but her delivery is unmistakably her own: warm, direct, and quietly fearless.
For a vinyl‑minded listener, Timeless is the kind of record that rewards an attentive spin from start to finish. The arrangements are classic but not dusty, giving the piano, bass, and subtle brass room to glow around her voice. If you collect vocal jazz, this album earns its title: it’s a snapshot of an artist at full command of her craft, turning familiar songs into intimate late‑night conversations you’ll want to revisit often.
Track List:
A1 - How Long Has This Been Going On? - 4:21
A2 - Easy To Love - 2:54
A3 - Come Rain Or Come Shine - 4:53
A4 - How About Me? - 4:42
A5 - Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - 3:38
B1 - A Time For Love - 5:40
B2 - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me - 3:27
B3 - Please Send Me Someone To Love - 2:47
B4 - Impossible - 4:48
B5 - Don't Like Goodbyes - 3:45