01 Kuenda
02 Would you believe in me
03 Lady love
04 Luella
05 Shana
06 Satan
07 The war song
09 Esperanza
10 Love everlasting
11 Zenzile
02 Would you believe in me
03 Lady love
04 Luella
05 Shana
06 Satan
07 The war song
09 Esperanza
10 Love everlasting
11 Zenzile
Born Lucien Harrigan on Jan 8, 1942 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Died Aug 18, 2007 in Orlando, FL
Gerne Vocal
Styles Jazz. Smooth Jazz, Vocal Pop, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, R&B, International, Brazilian Pop, Brazilian Traditions
Release Date 1973
Label BMG
Review by Jason Elias
Like Lucien's first effort (1970's I Am Now), Rashida didn't set the world on fire commercially speaking, but it solidified Lucien's status as a purveyor of intelligent romantic ballads and poetic if not gushy lyrics. Even to fans of jazz/r&b/pop, Lucien is a love or hate proposition and Rashida was the effort that all but etched his persona in stone. Produced by Shep Meyers and Larry Rosen, Rashida, displays Lucien's soothing baritone and romantic nature with much aplomb. As the arranger here, Lucien also shows an immense capacity for melodies. Although this album has a few clunky danceable tracks, at this point, Lucien was much better at handling the ballads. "Kuenda" a mellow, wordless vocal sets the stage for the album's ambience. "Would You Believe In Me" benefits from Lucien's relentless poesy and a strong idiosyncratic horn arrangement. To a listener, Lucien no doubt might seem like an odd bird, (having a track called Satan doesn't help), but often when the arrangements and Lucien's vocals are in sync, he is simply one of the most focused and emotional balladeers to even set in front of a microphone. The title track has Lucien playing the tortured romantic with a cinematic, emotion filled arrangement. On "Lady Love," the finest of his early songs, he sings, "Darling let me lay beside you, kiss my burning lips about you, for I'm a child of God". There's no two ways about it, you either like this stuff or you don't. "Love Everlasting" takes a more lighthearted approach with its breezy arrangement and sentiment. For his fans, Rashida is one of Lucien's best loved albums and would be essential listening to those who are so inclined.
Died Aug 18, 2007 in Orlando, FL
Gerne Vocal
Styles Jazz. Smooth Jazz, Vocal Pop, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, R&B, International, Brazilian Pop, Brazilian Traditions
Release Date 1973
Label BMG
Review by Jason Elias
Like Lucien's first effort (1970's I Am Now), Rashida didn't set the world on fire commercially speaking, but it solidified Lucien's status as a purveyor of intelligent romantic ballads and poetic if not gushy lyrics. Even to fans of jazz/r&b/pop, Lucien is a love or hate proposition and Rashida was the effort that all but etched his persona in stone. Produced by Shep Meyers and Larry Rosen, Rashida, displays Lucien's soothing baritone and romantic nature with much aplomb. As the arranger here, Lucien also shows an immense capacity for melodies. Although this album has a few clunky danceable tracks, at this point, Lucien was much better at handling the ballads. "Kuenda" a mellow, wordless vocal sets the stage for the album's ambience. "Would You Believe In Me" benefits from Lucien's relentless poesy and a strong idiosyncratic horn arrangement. To a listener, Lucien no doubt might seem like an odd bird, (having a track called Satan doesn't help), but often when the arrangements and Lucien's vocals are in sync, he is simply one of the most focused and emotional balladeers to even set in front of a microphone. The title track has Lucien playing the tortured romantic with a cinematic, emotion filled arrangement. On "Lady Love," the finest of his early songs, he sings, "Darling let me lay beside you, kiss my burning lips about you, for I'm a child of God". There's no two ways about it, you either like this stuff or you don't. "Love Everlasting" takes a more lighthearted approach with its breezy arrangement and sentiment. For his fans, Rashida is one of Lucien's best loved albums and would be essential listening to those who are so inclined.
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