Blossom Dearie

by Blossom Dearie

Overview

Other than a pair of sessions for the French Barclay label during 1955-1956, this set (which has been reissued on CD) has pianist-vocalist Blossom Dearie's first recordings as a leader. Teamed up with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jo Jones, Dearie is heard in her early prime. Although her voice has always been an acquired taste, its sincerity and sense of swing wins one over after a few songs and Dearie's piano playing is first class. In addition to the 14 original selections (mostly swing-era standards plus a couple of French songs), there are three previously unreleased numbers including "Blossom's Blues," which dates from 1959. This CD is the perfect introduction for listeners to the unique sound of Blossom Dearie. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/09/2023
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602448997104
Rank:	605

Tracks

1. 'Deed I Do
2. Lover Man
3. Ev'rything I've Got
4. Comment Allez-Vous
5. More than You Know
6. Thou Swell
7. It Might as Well Be Spring
8. Tout Doucement
9. You for Me
10. Now at Last
11. I Hear Music
12. Wait till You See Her
13. I Won't Dance
14. A Fine Spring Morning
15. They Say It's Spring
16. Johnny One Note
17. Blossom's Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blossom Dearie   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Jo Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Ray Brown   Guest Artist,Bass
Herb Ellis   Guest Artist,Guitar
Joe James   Drums

Technical Credits

Frank Loesser   Composer
Burton Lane   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Bob Haymes   Composer
Jimmy Sherman   Composer
Billy Rose   Composer
Edward Eliscu   Composer
Fred Rose   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Walter Hirsch   Composer
Dick Haymes   Composer
Jimmy Davis   Composer
Mercadier   Composer
Norman Granz   Producer
Otto Harbach   Composer
George Terry   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Will Friedwald   Liner Notes
Blossom Dearie   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Jimmie Davis   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Roger "Ram" Ramirez   Composer
Marty Clark   Composer
Murray Grand   Composer
Marty Clarke   Composer
Emile Mercadier   Composer
Rene Albert Clausier   Composer