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Various Artists- So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross  (J Records) After the tragic death earlier this year of one of the greatest soul voices of his generation, it is nice to see a tribute to this consummate artist and spine-tingly good singer who pretty much defined the quiet storm and smooth jazz genres. The lineup here is spectacular, if a little too predictable; all classic soul artists who inspired Vandross like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBell