Betty Roché - Lightly And Politely

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1961
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:05
Size: 84,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:48)  1. Someone To Watch Over Me
(3:30)  2. Why Shouldn't I?
(4:35)  3. Jim
(3:52)  4. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
(2:43)  5. For All We Know
(4:13)  6. Rocks in My Bed
(2:42)  7. Just Squeeze Me
(3:44)  8. I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)
(3:39)  9. Maybe You'll Be There
(2:14) 10. I Had the Craziest Dream

It is ironic that what is arguably singer Betty Roché's finest all-around recording was also her last. For this session, which has been reissued in the OJC series on CD, Roché (backed by pianist Jimmy Neeley, guitarist Wally Richardson, bassist Michel Mulia, and drummer Rudy Lawless) improvises constantly and uplifts a variety of superior standards, including "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," "I Had the Craziest Dream," and three songs by her former boss, Duke Ellington. It's recommended, particularly to jazz fans not aware of Betty Roché's musical talents. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/lightly-and-politely-mw0000619973

Personnel: Betty Roché (vocals); Wally Richardson (guitar); Jimmy Neely (piano); Rudy Lawless (drums).

Lightly And Politely

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