Joya Sherrill - Joya Sherrill Sings Duke

Styles: Jazz, Vocal
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:34
Size: 77,4 MB
Art: Front

(2:15)  1. Mood Indigo
(3:48)  2. Prelude To a Kiss
(1:55)  3. I'm Beginning to See the Light
(2:49)  4. Sophisticated Lady
(1:48)  5. Kissing Bug
(2:22)  6. In A Sentimental Mood
(2:35)  7. Duke's Place
(2:50)  8. I'm Just a Lucky So and So
(3:53)  9. Day Dream
(3:32) 10. Things Ain'T What They Used To Be
(2:48) 11. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
(2:52) 12. A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing

One of the best singers who toured with Duke Ellington, she seemed to be a natural choice for a feature album, only this release was produced by Mercer Ellington with a number of Ellington veterans in the supporting cast and Billy Strayhorn at the piano. Sherrill's confidence singing the twelve gems from the band repertoire allows her to let the timelessness of the music and lyrics speak for itself rather than overembelish the songs. 

Her superb diction and warm sound are complemented by brief accents by alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges on "Prelude To A Kiss," the muted cornet of Ray Nance on a sassy "I'm Beginning To See The Night," and Nance's violin on her moving take of "Day Dream." This rare outing away from the full band, now available on CD, is worth acquiring. ~ Ken Dryden  

http://www.allmusic.com/album/joya-sherrill-sings-duke-mw0000239630

Personnel: Joya Sherrill (vocals); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Cootie Williams (trumpet); Ray Nance (violin, cornet); Ernie Harper, Billy Strayhorn (piano); Joe Benjamin, John Lamb (bass); Shep Shepard, Sam Woodyard (drums).

Joya Sherrill Sings Duke

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