Helen Merrill Helen Merrill (W/the Clifford Brown Sextet ) ( HQ 180g vinyl LP )

Release date: 20-09-2020 (Orginally released in 1955)

2020 reissue HQ 180g Vinyl LP Reissue Remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the Original Master Tape! Helen Merrill's notable 1955 self-titled debut finds her backed by among others, trumpeter Clifford Brown and bassist/cellist Oscar Pettiford. 

Tracks:( HQ 180g vinyl LP )

A1. Don't Explain
A2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
A3. What's New
A4. Falling In Love With Love
B1. Yesterdays
B2. Born To Be Blue
B3. 'S Wonderful

Recorded by Bob Fine and produced and arranged by Quincy Jones when he was just 21-years-old, Helen Merrill's notable 1955 self-titled debut finds her backed by among others, trumpeter Clifford Brown and bassist/cellist Oscar Pettiford. The success of the straight-ahead bop affair prompted Mercury to sign her for an additional four-album contract. Merrill's career continued with recordings and concerts throughout six decades, until the early 2000s. Her emotional, sensual vocal performances, particularly this engaging debut, stand as testament to her immense talent.

Musicians:
Quincy Jones, producer & arranger
Helen Merrill, vocals
Cliford Brown, trumpet
Danny Banks, flute
Jimmy Jones, piano
Barry Galbraith, guitar
Milt Hinton / Oscar Pettiford, bass
Bobby Donaldson / Osie Johnson, drums

Features:
• 180g vinyl LP from Analogue Productions
• Remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape
• Plating and pressing by Quality Record Pressings supervised by Gary Salstrom
• Tip-on gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing with rare photographs