Anita O'Day With Oscar Peterson Quartet - Anita Sings The Most

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 1957
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:45
Size: 77,8 MB
Art: Front

(2:55)  1. 'S Wonderful/ They Can't Take That Away From Me
(3:19)  2. Tenderly
(2:51)  3. Old Devil Moon
(2:32)  4. Love Me Or Leave Me
(3:36)  5. We'll Be Together Again
(2:03)  6. Stella By Starlight
(2:21)  7. Taking A Chance On Love
(2:36)  8. Them There Eyes
(3:56)  9. I've Got The World On A String
(3:39) 10. You Turned The Tables On Me
(3:53) 11. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

Anita O'Day recorded many rewarding albums in the 1950s when her voice was at its strongest, and this collaboration with the Oscar Peterson Quartet (comprised of pianist Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer John Poole) may very well be her best. Not only is the backup swinging, giving a Jazz at the Philharmonic feel to some of the songs, but O'Day proves that she could keep up with Peterson. "Them There Eyes" is taken successfully at a ridiculously fast tempo, yet the singer displays a great deal of warmth on such ballads as "We'll Be Together Again" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." 

While Peterson and Ellis have some solos, O'Day is never overshadowed (which is saying a lot) and is clearly inspired by their presence. The very brief playing time (just 33 minutes) is unfortunate on this set, but the high quality definitely makes up for the lack of quantity. A gem. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/anita-sings-the-most-mw0000188608

Personnel: Anita O'Day (vocals); Herb Ellis (guitar); Oscar Peterson (piano); Milt Holland, John Poole (drums).

Anita Sings The Most

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