 
A compilation of the finest vocal performances from the legendary Verve jazz label, remixed by today's best and hottest DJs and remixers including MJ Cole, Tricky, Masters At Work, Thievery Corporation, UFO, Richard Dorfmeister, and other top names from the world of dance music. By granting these remixers permission to raid their vaults, Verve has assembled a peerless collection of modern spins on classics by renowned jazz vocalists Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Nina Simone, among others. Among the album's many high points are Dorfmeister's inventive take on Willie Bobo's Latin classic, "Spanish Grease" and Tricky's rendering of Billie Holiday's signature "Strange Fruit." Tricky showcases his trademark intensity on his remix of this haunting track. Masters At Work deliver a hypnotic version of Nina Simone's "See-Line Woman." It was an easy choice for them since, according to MAW's "Little Louie" Vega, they have "always been big fans of Nina Simone," and think that "'See-Line Woman' is a tune that was ahead of its time." Like the greats of jazz, many of these remixers were anxious to push the envelope with their contributions but they were also conscious of respecting the original music. Many of these remixers are pleased at the prospect of exposing new listeners to jazz. Since its inception, dance music has drawn on jazz for samples, ideas and inspiration. One needs to look no further than the 12 excellent tracks on 'Verve Remixed' to hear just how strong this connection is.
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