| My Buddy: Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson | ||||
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| Released | May 19, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | December 11, 1997 | |||
| Studio | M & I Recording Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:48 | |||
| Label | HighNote HCD 7026 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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My Buddy: Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson is an album by vocalist Etta Jones featuring songs written by Buddy Johnson which was recorded in late 1997 and released on the HighNote label the following year. [1]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos states "On My Buddy: Songs of Buddy Johnson, Etta Jones pays tribute to the man who got her started back in 1944. She sings songs originally done by Ella Johnson (Buddy's sister, whom she subbed for) and Arthur Prysock, in her typical soulful, clear, sweet, high-pitched voice". [2]
All compositions by Buddy Johnson
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