Ballads... Mostly

by Marlene VerPlanck

Overview

As the title says, this 2013 collection finds Marlene VerPlanck singing Ballads...Mostly, which isn't especially a surprise this singer. Then again, surprise isn't the name of the game here, at least in terms of approach. She's relying on eight arrangment sby her late husband J. Billy VerPlanck, she sings nearly as many songs by Cy Coleman, and she's working with a familiar cast of supporting musicians including drummer Ron Vincent, bassist Boots Maleson, bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tedd Firth, trumpter Claudio Roditi, pianist Mike Renzi and saxophonist Houston Person. Comfort doesn't necessarily mean complacent, however, as all involved do take their time to deliver precise, yet robust, versions of late-night supperclub vocal jazz. It's a warm bath of a record, one that soothes and relaxes. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/16/2013
Label:	Audiophile Records
UPC:	0766247234324
Rank:	114329

Tracks

1. I Wish I Knew
2. Witchcraft
3. My Dream Is Yours
4. Love Dance
5. I Only Have Eyes For You
6. It Amazes Me
7. Baby Dream Your Dream
8. There Will Be Another You
9. The Rules of the Road
10. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life
11. I Walk A Little Faster
12. Listen To The Piano Man
13. Why Try To Change Me Now
14. You Fascinate Me So
15. Why Was I Thinking Of Springtime

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marlene VerPlanck   Primary Artist
Houston Person   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Ron Vincent   Drums
Leon Maleson   Bass
Tedd Firth   Piano
Mike Renzi   Guest Artist,Piano
Jay Leonhart   Guest Artist,Bass
Claudio Roditi   Trumpet,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Carolyn Leigh   Composer
Ralph Blane   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Marlene VerPlanck   Liner Notes
Leon Nock   Composer
George H. Buck, Jr.   Liner Notes
Joseph McCarthy   Composer
Joseph Allan McCarthy   Composer
John Meixner   Photography
Ivan Linz   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Paul Williams   Composer
Dave Kowalski   Engineer
Ronny Whyte   Composer
Jay Leonhart   Liner Notes
J. Billy Ver Planck   Arranger,Composer
Cy Coleman   Composer