Twelve Classic Vocal Standards

These historic recordings of standards were made at Judson Hall in Manhattan in 1952 and feature, literally, legends in jazz. Beautiful complete renditions of some of the finest songs of the 20th century plus backgrounds featuring accompaniments by such players as Nat Pierce and Don Abney (piano): Barry Galbraith and Jimmy Raney (guitar): Milt Hinton and Oscar Pettiford (bass): and Osie Johnson and Kenny Clarke (drums). Classic recordings featuring a superb collection of great songs including April in Paris, The Man I Love, and Embraceable You, and many more. Vocalists will appreciate the pristine digital transfers of the original recordings which put you right there with these jazz giants.
Includes a high-quality printed vocal score annotated and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist.

Track Listing

• 1) V. Duke (m): Harburg (l)- April in Paris
• 2) Gershwin (m): Ira Gershwin (l)- Porgy and Bess: The Man I Love
• 3) Youmans (m): Gray & Caesar (l)- Sometimes Im Happy
• 4) J. Green (m): Heyman & Sour: Eyton (l)- Body and Soul
• 5) Warren, Harry (m): Dubin, Al (l)- I Only Have Eyes for You
• 6) Gershwin (m): Ira Gershwin (l)- I Got Rhythm
• 7) Hubbell (m): Golden (l)- Poor Butterfly
• 8) Ruskin, Harry & Sullivan, Henry (m&l)- I May Be Wrong (But I Think Youre Wonderful) [from the 1929 revue ]
• 9) Gershwin (m): Ira Gershwin (l)- Embraceable You
• 10) Swift & James (m&l)- Fine and Dandy
• 11) Romberg (m): Hammerstein (l)- Lover Come Back to Me
• 12) Porter (m&l) (arr. Odrich)- What Is This Thing Called Love?

Additional Details

• Composer|Artist -
  Various
• Solo Instrument -
  Vocal General
• Media -
  Book & CD
• Ensemble/Accompanist Name -
  Rhythm Section One: Nat Pierce, piano: Barry Galbraith, guitar: Milt Hinton, bass: Osie Johnson, drums: Rhythm Section Two: Don Abney, piano: Jimmy Raney, guitar: Oscar Pettiford, bass: Kenny Clarke, drums