The myth that Columbia Records producers kept Aretha from finding her soul on disc has largely been discredited, and albums such as the 1964 Unforgettable are a big reason why. Working with a small, surprisingly tough rhythm section, Franklin delivers highly personalized renditions of 10 songs associated with the great Dinah Washington, who'd passed just months before. The material ranges from pop standards to Hank Williams and Bessie Smith numbers, paralleling Aretha's own eclecticism. This CD edition also includes "Lee Cross," a hip, joyous single cut at the sessions.

2009 release from the Soul/Jazz vocalist and the French producer, composer and arranger, a tribute to Jazz legend Dinah Washington. China is first and foremost an eclectic artist who embodies the American idea of an entertainer. Her first single, 'Time', was released in 1996, whereupon her career took off. This was followed by three albums: China (1997), On Tourne en Rond (2000) and Good Lovin' (2004).
Subsequent collaborations with Me'shell Ndegeocello, Bob Power, Etienne de Cr‚cy, Guru, Mounir Belkhir, Diam's, Camille, Fabe, DJ Mehdi and Karriem Riggins cemented her reputation in the world of alternative R&B.