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Kiri Te Kanawa: Kiri Sidetracks: The Jazz Album

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On May 12, 1992, “PolyGram” label released “Kiri Sidetracks: The Jazz Album”, album by Kiri Te Kanawa. It was recorded in May 1991, at “BMG Studios” in New York City, and was produced by John McClure and Anna Barry.

Personnel:

  • Kiri Te Kanawa – vocals
  • André Previn – piano
  • Mundell Lowe – guitar
  • Ray Brown – double bass

Track listing:

  1. A Sleepin’ Bee – Harold Arlen, Truman Capote
  2. Honeysuckle Rose – Andy Razaf, Fats Waller
  3. Cute – Stanley Styne, Neal Hefti
  4. It Could Happen to You – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
  5. Like Someone in Love – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
  6. Autumn Leaves – Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma
  7. It Never Was You – Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson
  8. The Shadow of Your Smile – Paul Francis Webster, Johnny Mandel
  9. Too Marvelous for Words – Johnny Mercer, Richard Whiting
  10. Angel Eyes – Earl Brent, Matt Dennis
  11. Why Don’t You Do Right – Joe McCoy
  12. The Second Time Around – Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
  13. Teach Me Tonight – Sammy Cahn, Gene DePaul
  14. Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
  15. It’s Easy to Remember – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart

Kenny Drew: A Harold Arlen Showcase

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In May 1957, “Judson” label released “A Harold Arlen Showcase”, the sixth Kenny Drew album. It was recorded in February 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer Jr.

Personnel:

  • Kenny Drew – piano
  • Wilbur Ware – bass

Track listing:

  1. Come Rain or Come Shine – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
  2. That Old Black Magic – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
  3. Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg
  4. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  5. As Long as I Live – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  6. It’s Only a Paper Moon – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Billy Rose
  7. Stormy Weather – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  8. I’ve Got the World on a String – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  9. Let’s Fall in Love – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  10. Ill Wind – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  11. Blues in the Night – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
  12. Get Happy – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

Kenny Drew: A Harry Warren Showcase

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In May 1957, “Judson” label released “A Harry Warren Showcase”, the fifth Kenny Drew album. It was recorded in February 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Bill Grauer Jr. and Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

  • Kenny Drew – piano
  • Wilbur Ware – bass

Track listing:

  1. You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
  2. Lullaby of Broadway – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  3. Remember Me – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  4. Jeepers Creepers – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
  5. I Only Have Eyes for You – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  6. You’re My Everything – Mort Dixon, Joe Young, Harry Warren
  7. You’ll Never Know – Mack Gordon, Harry Warren
  8. The Boulevard of Broken Dreams – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  9. You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  10. Serenade in Blue – Mack Gordon, Harry Warren
  11. About a Quarter to Nine – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  12. September in the Rain – Al Dubin, Harry Warren

Junior Mance: Blue Mance

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On April 25, 1995, “Chiaroscuro” label released “Blue Mance”, the 24th Junior Mance album. It was recorded in May 1994, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Hank O’Neal.

Personnel:

  • Junior Mance – piano
  • Keter Betts – bass
  • Jackie Williams – drums

Track listing:

  1. Falling in Love with Love – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  2. Head Start – Keter Betts
  3. Emily – Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer
  4. Teach Me Tonight – Gene de Paul, Sammy Cahn
  5. Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk
  6. Blue Mance – Junior Mance
  7. Shepherd of the Night Flock – Duke Ellington
  8. If I Had You – Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, Ted Shapiro
  9. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Billy Taylor
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The Supremes: The Supremes Sing Country, Western & Pop

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On February 22, 1965, “Motown” label released “The Supremes Sing Country, Western & Pop”, the fourth Supremes (The) studio album. It was recorded 1962 – 1965, at “Hitsville U.S.A.” in Detroit, and was produced by Clarence Paul.

Personnel:

  • Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson – lead and backing vocals
  • Cranford Nix, Sr. – banjo
  • The Andantes – additional backing vocals
  • Lawrence Horn – co-producer

Track listing:

  1. Funny How Time Slips Away – Willie Nelson
  2. My Heart Can’t Take It No More – Clarence Paul
  3. It Makes No Difference Now – Floyd Tillman
  4. You Didn’t Care – Clarence Paul
  5. Tears in Vain – Clarence Paul
  6. Tumbling Tumbleweeds – Bob Nolan
  7. Lazy Bones – Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael
  8. You Need Me – Clarence Paul
  9. Baby Doll – Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder
  10. Sunset – Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder
  11. The Man With the) Rock and Roll Banjo Band – Clarence Paul, Berry Gordy, Jr.

Doris Day and the André Previn Trio: Duet

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On February 22, 1962, “Columbia” label released “Duet”, album by Doris Day and the André Previn Trio. It was recorded in 1961, and was produced by Irving Townsend.

Personnel:

  • Doris Day – vocals
  • André Previn – piano, arrangements
  • Red Mitchell – double bass
  • Frank Capp -drums

Track listing:

  1. Close Your Eyes – Bernice Petkere
  2. Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) – Rube Bloom, Johnny Mercer
  3. Yes – André Previn, Dory Langdon Previn
  4. Nobody’s Heart – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  5. Remind Me – Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
  6. Who Are We to Say (Obey Your Heart) – Sigmund Romberg, Gus Kahn
  7. Daydreaming – André Previn, Dory Langdon Previn
  8. Give Me Time – Alec Wilder
  9. Control Yourself – André Previn, Dory Langdon Previn
  10. Wait Till You See Him – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  11. My One and Only Love – Guy Wood, Robert Mellin
  12. Falling in Love Again – Sammy Lerner, Frederick Hollander

Sarah Vaughn: At Mister Kelly’s

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In February 1958, “EmArcy” label released “At Mister Kelly’s”, the first Sarah Vaughan live album. It was recorded in August 1947, at “Mister Kelly’s” club in Chicago, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

  • Sarah Vaughan – vocals
  • Jimmy Jones – piano
  • Richard Davis – double bass
  • Roy Haynes – drums

Track listing:

  1. September in the Rain – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
  2. Willow Weep for Me – Ann Ronell
  3. Just One of Those Things – Cole Porter
  4. Be Anything (But Be Mine) – Irving Gordon
  5. Thou Swell – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
  6. Stairway to the Stars – Matty Malneck, Mitchell Parish, Frank Signorelli
  7. Honeysuckle Rose – Andy Razaf, Fats Waller
  8. Just a Gigolo – Julius Brammer, Irving Caesar, Leonello Casucci
  9. How High the Moon – Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis
  10. Dream – Johnny Mercer
  11. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter) – Fred E. Ahlert, Joe Young
  12. It’s Got to Be Love – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  13. Alone – Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed
  14. If This Isn’t Love – Yip Harburg, Burton Lane
  15. Embraceable You – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
  16. Lucky in Love – Lew Brown, Buddy DeSylva, Ray Henderson
  17. Dancing in the Dark – Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz
  18. Poor Butterfly – John Golden, Raymond Hubbell
  19. Sometimes I’m Happy – Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
  20. I Cover the Waterfront – Johnny Green, Edward Heyman

Dave Brubeck Quartet: Brubeck Time

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On February 14, 1955, “Columbia” label released “Brubeck Time”, album by Dave Brubeck Quartet (the 16th Dave Brubeck album overall). It was recorded October – November 1954, at “Columbia 30the Street” in New York City , and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

  • Dave Brubeck – piano
  • Paul Desmond – alto sax
  • Bob Bates – double bass
  • Joe Dodge – drums
  • Howard Fritzson – art direction
  • Randall Martin – design
  • John Jackson – production assistant

Track listing:

  1. Audrey – Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond
  2. Jeepers Creepers – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
  3. Pennies From Heaven – Johnny Burke, Arthur Johnston
  4. Why Do I Love You? – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
  5. Stompin’ for Mili – Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond
  6. Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now – Andy Razaf, Fats Waller
  7. A Fine Romance – Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
  8. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? – Edgar Yipsel Harburg, Jay Gorney

The Impressions: The Never Ending Impressions

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On January 9, 1964, “ABC-Paramount” label released “The Never Ending Impressions”, the second Impressions (The) album. It was recorded in 1963, and was produced by Johnny Pate.

Personnel:

  • Curtis Mayfield – lead vocals, guitar
  • Fred Cash – tenor vocals
  • Sam Gooden – bass vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Curtis Mayfield, except where noted.

  1. Sister Love
  2. Little Boy Blue
  3. Satin Doll – Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Billy Strayhorn
  4. Girl You Don’t Know Me
  5. I Gotta Keep on Moving
  6. You Always Hurt the One You Love – Doris Fisher, Allan Roberts
  7. That’s What Love Will Do
  8. I’m So Proud
  9. September Song – Maxwell Anderson, Kurt Weill
  10. Lemon Tree – Will Holt
  11. Ten to One
  12. A Woman Who Loves Me

The Dave Clark Five: Everybody Knows

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In January 1968, “Epic” label released “Everybody Knows”, the twelfth US Dave Clark Five (The) album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Dave Clark.

Personnel:

  • Dave Clark – drums, backing vocals
  • Mike Smith – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Lenny Davidson – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars
  • Rick Huxley – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Denis Payton – lead and backing vocals, tenor saxophone                          
  • Bruce Fleming – photography

Track listing:

  1. Everybody Knows – Barry Mason, Les Reed
  2. A Little Bit Now – Jerry Ragovoy, Ed Marshall
  3. At the Place – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  4. Inside and Out – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  5. Red and Blue – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  6. You Must Have Been a Beautiful baby – Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer
  7. Good Life Is Hard to Find – Dace Clark, Mike Smith
  8. Lost in his Dreams – Dave Clark, Denis Payton
  9. Concentration Baby – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  10. Hold On Tight – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  11. I’ll Do the Best I Can – Dave Clark, Mike Smith