Sallie Blair - Squeeze Me

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 31:35
Size: 72.3 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 1957/2014
Art: Front

[3:16] 1. Squeeze Me
[3:04] 2. Almost Like Being In Love
[3:02] 3. Better Luck Next Time
[3:10] 4. The More I See You
[2:51] 5. You Make Me Feel So Young
[2:14] 6. What Is This Thing Called Love
[2:28] 7. Come By Sunday
[2:52] 8. Ain't She Sweet
[3:01] 9. How Long Has This Been Going On
[2:47] 10. The I'll Be Tired Of You
[2:44] 11. Similau

With its saucy title and come-hither cover photo, Squeeze Me promises an abundance of sex-kitten thrills, but what separates Sallie Blair from dozens of other postwar bombshells is her bluesy, earthy voice -- sultriness notwithstanding, the girl can sing. This Bethlehem debut pairs Blair with arranger Richard Wess and a small-combo support unit headlined by bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador, and pianist Sanford Gold. The record's candlelit ambience emphasizes Blair's prowess on romantic ballads, but a few uptempo, Latin-inspired cuts underscore the breadth of her vocal range. ~Jason Ankeny

Squeeze Me

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Sallie Blair - Hello, Tiger!

Styles: Vocal And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1958/2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:01
Size: 81,2 MB
Art: Front

(2:48)  1. Whatever Lola Wants
(2:37)  2. Early Winter
(2:48)  3. When the World Was Young
(3:04)  4. I'm Through with Love
(2:29)  5. Fever
(4:50)  6. That Old Black Magic
(3:36)  7. Daddy
(2:51)  8. When the Sun Comes Out
(2:21)  9. Don'cha Go 'way Mad
(4:29) 10. Witchcraft
(3:03) 11. Ev'rything I Have Is Yours

Hello, Tiger! pairs Sallie Blair with the great Neal Hefti, whose buoyant, Technicolor arrangements underline the singer's slinky appeal. While the material is predictable and pedestrian, leaning on chestnuts like "That Old Black Magic," "Witchcraft," and "Whatever Lola Wants," Blair's sultry readings revitalize the familiar lyrics. Hefti does similar rehab work on the melodies, mixing and matching elements of jazz, blues, and Latin pop to create the album's sexy, sophisticated ambience. ~ Jason Ankeny https://www.allmusic.com/album/hello-tiger%21-mw0000902467
 

Personnel: Sallie Blair - Vocal; Neal Hefti - Trumpet.

Hello, Tiger!

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