This great artist seems almost forgotten today. Verve, Mainstream, etc. released little of her finest work (or did a very shabby job of licensing it out). In the 1950's - as on this recording- one can hear the influence of Sarah Vaughan, her idol. By the 1960's she had one of the most individual and moving voices of her generation. I was priviledged to see her well into the 1990's in NYC and the voice (and the persona) was as young as ever. Thanks for posting this lovely record!
This great artist seems almost forgotten today. Verve, Mainstream, etc. released little of her finest work (or did a very shabby job of licensing it out). In the 1950's - as on this recording- one can hear the influence of Sarah Vaughan, her idol. By the 1960's she had one of the most individual and moving voices of her generation. I was priviledged to see her well into the 1990's in NYC and the voice (and the persona) was as young as ever. Thanks for posting this lovely record!
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