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  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the jazz singer was recorded live with her pianist Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie and drummer Lawrence Leathers.
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I Didn't Know What Time It Was
I didn't know what time it was then I met you Oh, what a lovely time it was, how sublime it was too I didn't know what day it was you held my... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Oct 17, 2017
    100
    Superficially, this is a straightforward set; musically, it’s anything but.
  2. Oct 17, 2017
    90
    Ultimately, on Dreams and Daggers, with its balanced framework of live and studio recordings, happy and sad romantic songs, small group and classical chamber pieces, Salvant remains as bold and as sharp as ever.
  3. Magnet
    Oct 17, 2017
    80
    Another fine showcase for her savvy and adventurous approach to both song selection and interpretation. [No. 147, p.59]
  4. Oct 17, 2017
    76
    As she reimagines the through line of modern-day romance and heartache in jazz, Salvant is at her most versatile and expressive on Dreams and Daggers, choosing songs that wholly capture and embrace the full spectrum that is love—from the initial yearning to the relentless ache and betrayal.
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