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José James: Lean On Me

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Simon Sweetman
Feb 26, 2019
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José James

Lean On Me

Blue Note (BLU)

When he’s not making his own great (original) music José James is the guy you want covering you. His tribute album to Billie Holiday is a gold standard.  

And now he gives the Bill Withers catalogue his touch - this is more of a straight reading, a warm tribute, James’ voice close to Withers in timbre, even the players …

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