Aaron Neville belongs to perhaps the most important family that produced New Orleans rhythm & blues. His brothers were part of funk band The Meters, producer Allen Toussaint's house band. They also accompanied Aaron on the classic single Tell It Like It Is (1966). It was not until 1977 that the brothers decided to collaborate under the family name The Neville Brothers, with which they made some
… fascinating albums. As a solo artist, Aaron Neville is best at singing ballads. With his recognizable voice, he interprets a number of jazz standards this time, accompanied by a number of top performers such as Ron Carter (bass), Michael Brecker (saxophone), Roy Hargrove (trumpet) and Ry Cooder (guitar). The beautiful string arrangements give the songs the necessary grandeur.more