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Laura Nyro was a pioneer whose influence continues to be felt by singer-songwriters today. Here are her last recordings, completed in the years before her death in 1997. Seven new compositions are balanced with eight 'heartbeat songs,' those she sang in her youth with New York street corner harmony groups. Half the songs are accompanied only by her own piano and harmony vocals, while the remainder feature many of New York's best musicians, including drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Will Lee, guitarist John Tropea, saxophonist Michael Brecker and trumpet player Randy Brecker. This may be Laura's most intimate album - a heartfelt and beautifully crafted set of songs by one of the great artists of our time. SACD version contains three bonus tracks which are playable only on SACD players.