Chris Connor sings the George Gershwin almanac of songs (2 CD)
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GEROGE GERSHWIN
Chris Connor sings the George Gershwin almanac of songs (2 CD)
Chris Connor
[ Atlantic Jazz / 2 CD Box Set ]
Release Date: Thursday 2 February 1989
This item is only available to us via Special Import.
Most of this highly recommended set is taken from a series of 1957 sessions in which singer Chris Connor exclusively interprets songs of George Gershwin. To fill out the CDs, additional Gershwin cuts from other, otherwise unrelated dates by the vocalist have been added. Connor's cool delivery gives many of the largely familiar songs new life. She is assisted by such fine musicians as trumpeter Joe Newman, tenorman Al Cohn, flutist Herbie Mann, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and pianist Ralph Sharon, who add tasteful and concise solos. Many of the selections were quite rare before this well-conceived and appealing reissue was put together. (AllMusic)
Recording DateJune 5, 1956 - January 23, 1961
Tracks:
1-1 But Not For Me 3:47
1-2 Of Thee I Sing 1:26
1-3 Strike Up The Band 2:31
1-4 I've Got A Crush On You 2:13
1-5 Soon 2:00
1-6 Liza 2:38
1-7 Looking For A Boy 3:02
1-8 I Got Rhythm 1:45
1-9 I've Got Beginner's Luck 2:09
1-10 Slap That Bass 1:58
1-11 For You, For Me, For Evermore 3:35
1-12 Love Is Sweeping The Country 2:54
1-13 The Man I Love 2:35
1-14 S'Wonderful 2:24
1-15 A Foggy Day 3:16
Medley From "Porgy And Bess"
1-16 Summertime 2:36
1-17 There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon 1:41
1-18 I Love You Porgy 2:58
2-1 Nice Work If You Can Get It 1:19
2-2 Blah Blah Blah 2:54
2-3 They Can't Take That Away From Me 2:10
2-4 Clap Yo Hands 2:26
2-5 Little Jazzbird 3:08
2-6 I Was Doing All Right 2:15
2-7 My One And Only 2:39
2-8 That Certain Feeling 2:12
2-9 Fascinating Rhythm 2:34
2-10 Our Love Is Here To Stay 3:16
2-11 They All Laughed 2:15
2-12 How Long Has This Been Going On 4:00
2-13 I Can't Be Bothered Now 1:48
2-14 Love Walked In 2:58
2-15 Somebody Loves Me 2:22
2-16 Embraceable You 2:33
2-17 Strike Up The Band 2:07
2-18 Summertime 3:11
