Irksome lack of knowledge of the LYRICS
I do like Queen Latifah as an actress. I do not like her as a so-called 'jazz singer'. Why not? Well, heck she didn't get the lyrics right SEVERAL times. Particularly in Lush Life. Gee, people, if you are gonna pretend you 'love jazz' then you should at least know the lyrics to the songs you attempt to sing. For those of us who are musicians and who have worked as session musicians, please don't insult us! It's very very very obvious Queen's 'voice' was extended, lifted, lowered and generally 'embellished'. Sure they all do it, but I expected something better from Queen. So I'm not buying the mp3s, but will go get more Diane Krall and Nina Simone and Etta James. Thanks but no thanks, Queenie. Stick to 'rap' or whatevah it is you DO do other than act. Or just stick to acting, you do that well, in a certain kind of role at least.

well done
the Queen suprises a lot of folks with this cd composed of all singing. With a jazzy, R&B feel to it. It takes you on a trip and doesnt bring you back until the last song is over with. Its very soothing, comforting and her voice is strong when needed and subtle yet passionate on other tracks. But throughout the Dana Owens album there is one thing for sure that not only can she rap. But she can also sing as well, it doesnt feel like a gimmick or something forced. Its a natural progression and i love it. I do hope that she does another rap album in the future, but for now. I'm very happy with this effort.

the queen crosses over!
queen latifah followed up her fantastic performance in 2002's 'chicago' with a cd of light jazz standard of many decades.

if i'mnot mistaken, she dedicated the album to her mother, but this is one for the many fans that knew she could deliver the goods with a great set of melodies and lyrics.

every track is golden but the best are her versions of 'california dreaming', 'hard times' and 'moody's mood for love'.

'trav'lin light' is the next step on latifah's journey to a throne as the newest jazz/r&b queen! now if only her next films are as rich and varied as these two cds....

one can dream, can't one?

dana andrews
i am not a rap fan so to hear queen latifah sing standards and show off a nice voice was a treat. I hope she will do more singing in the future

Disappointed!
Really not what I expected. Hello Stranger is the only song on the whole CD that I really like.