In Brief

* * 1/2 Aaron Neville, “Grand Tour,” A&M.; It’s hard not to expect a lot from Neville. Confronted with a voice this angelic, you want him to take you straight to paradise with no boring side trips. This album has moments that don’t disappoint, ranging from a version of Leonard Cohen’s “Song of Bernadette”--tenderly performed with Linda Ronstadt--to the poignant title track, a George Jones oldie. Not grand overall, but satisfying.

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