Phoebe Snow

Phoebe Snow

First released1974

Phoebe Snow's self-titled debut album was recorded in 1973 and released in 1974 on the Shelter Records label. The album was produced by Quincy Jones, who brought his production expertise and arranging skills to craft the sophisticated soul and jazz-influenced sound. Recording took place at multiple studios in Los Angeles, with engineer James Pulte contributing to the technical aspects of the sessions. The production featured live instrumentation blended with contemporary studio techniques characteristic of mid-1970s soul music, showcasing Snow's vocal range and interpretive abilities. The album's critical and commercial success established Snow as a notable artist in the soul-jazz crossover genre and led to a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1975.