Blossom Dearie Hits ( 180g vinyl LP )

Release date:30-03-2022 (Recorded in New York & Los Angeles, 1956-1960.)

2022 EU 180g vinyl LP - This release presents some of the best recordings by Blossom Dearie, whose wispy vocals, classic repertoire, and quick wit have combined to make her a distinct stylist for over 50 years. Never forgotten, her iconic voice can often be heard in a variety of settings and formats. Recently, her recordings were featured on several episodes of the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Dearie made the most of her delicate voice by incorporating elements of cabaret into her style. While the celebrated Diana Krall (who is also both a pianist and a singer) acknowledges that she listens to lyrics fi rst, judging new songs from a theatrical, narrative perspective, for Blossom Dearie the attraction began with the melody. ‘’Because I’m a musician primarily, I listen to the music fi rst,” she explained. ‘’If I don’t like the music, then I don’t do the song. Lyrics are the icing on the cake for me.”

Tracks:

01 ‘Deed I Do
02 Tout doucement
03 Rhode Island Is Famous for You
04 Now at Last
05 Boum!
06 Dance Only with Me
07 Tea for Two
08 Someone to Watch Over Me
09 Plus je t’embrasse
10 Manhattan
11 Try Your Wings
12 Chez moi
13 Lover Man
14 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
15 Once Upon a Summertime
16 Let Me Love You
17 Give Him the Ooh-la-la
18 L’etang

• Accompanied by small groups, featuring: Herb Ellis, Kenny Burrell - guitar Ray Brown - bass Jo Jones, Ed Thigpen - drums among others

Recorded in New York & Los Angeles, 1956-1960.