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Compilation – Here It Is A Tribute To Leonard Cohen – Double Vinyl Record
Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen brings together a remarkable group of musicians to celebrate the songwriting of Leonard Cohen, one of the most influential and poetic voices in modern music. Released in 2022 and curated by producer Larry Klein, the album approaches Cohen’s catalog from a unique angle, reimagining many of his most iconic songs through the lens of jazz, soul, and contemporary vocal interpretation.
Rather than presenting straightforward covers, the project transforms Cohen’s work into something more fluid and atmospheric. The arrangements draw heavily from jazz instrumentation—piano, upright bass, brushed drums, and subtle horn sections—creating a sound that feels intimate and reflective. This musical setting works particularly well with Cohen’s writing, which has always been rich with literary imagery and emotional depth.
The album features an impressive lineup of performers who each bring their own style to Cohen’s material. Artists such as Norah Jones, Gregory Porter, Iggy Pop, Sarah McLachlan, and James Taylor reinterpret songs like “Steer Your Way,” “Bird on the Wire,” and “Coming Back to You.” Each vocalist approaches the lyrics differently, highlighting new emotional shades within the familiar words.
One of the strengths of the tribute lies in how adaptable Cohen’s songwriting proves to be. His lyrics—often philosophical, spiritual, or quietly romantic—translate naturally into these slower, jazz-influenced arrangements. Instead of the stark folk settings found in many of Cohen’s original recordings, the songs here unfold with warm, organic instrumentation that emphasizes mood and space.
The performances tend to be restrained and respectful rather than dramatic. Singers lean into the reflective nature of Cohen’s writing, allowing the stories and imagery within the lyrics to remain the focus. The musicians surrounding them create subtle textures that support the vocals without overpowering them.
Here It Is ultimately works as both a tribute and a reinterpretation. It honors Leonard Cohen’s legacy by placing his words in new musical contexts, revealing how timeless and flexible his songwriting remains. Decades after many of these songs were first written, they continue to resonate—proof that Cohen’s quiet, thoughtful voice still echoes strongly across generations of musicians.
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Track Listing
Norah Jones – Steer Your Way
Peter Gabriel – Here It Is
Gregory Porter – Suzanne
Sarah McLachlan – Hallelujah
Immanuel Wilkins – Avalanche
Luciana Souza – Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye
James Taylor – Coming Back To You
Iggy Pop – You Want It Darker
Mavis Staples – If It Be Your Will
David Gray – Seems So Long Ago, Nancy
Nathaniel Rateliff – Famous Blue Raincoat
Bill Frisell – Bird On The Wire
