Songs of Chelsea | ||||
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Released | 1988 | |||
Genre | Jazz, cool jazz | |||
Label | Daffodil | |||
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AllMusic | [1] |
Songs of Chelsea is a 1988 studio album by Blossom Dearie.
Margrethe Blossom Dearie was an American jazz singer and pianist. She had a recognizably light and girlish voice. Dearie performed regular engagements in London and New York City over many years and collaborated with many musicians, including Johnny Mercer, Miles Davis, Jack Segal, Johnny Mandel, Duncan Lamont, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg and Jay Berliner.
Ben Bagley was an American musical producer and record producer.
"Wait till You See Her" is a popular song.
Blossom Dearie is a studio album by Blossom Dearie that was recorded in 1956 and released in 1957. It was her first recording for Verve.
Once Upon a Summertime is an album by Blossom Dearie. It was released in 1959 by Verve Records.
Give Him the Ooh-La-La is a 1958 studio album by American jazz singer Blossom Dearie.
My Gentleman Friend is a 1961 album by Blossom Dearie.
Soubrette: Blossom Dearie Sings Broadway Hit Songs is a 1960 studio album by Blossom Dearie, with an orchestra arranged by Russell Garcia.
"The Best Is Yet to Come" is a 1959 song composed by Cy Coleman to lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. It is associated with Frank Sinatra, who recorded it on his 1964 album It Might as Well Be Swing accompanied by Count Basie under the direction of Quincy Jones. It was the last song Sinatra sang in public, on February 25, 1995, and the words "The Best is Yet to Come" are etched on Sinatra's tombstone. Although Sinatra made it popular, the song was written for and introduced by Tony Bennett.
"Thou Swell" is a show tune, a popular song and a jazz standard written in 1927.
"Johnny One Note" is a 1937 show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms, where it was introduced by Wynn Murray. Judy Garland sang it in the Rodgers & Hart biopic Words and Music (1948).
"Ev'rything I've Got" is a show tune from the Rodgers and Hart musical By Jupiter (1942), in which it was introduced by Ray Bolger and Benay Venuta.
Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall is a 1962 live album by Tony Bennett. After the success of his single "I Left My Heart in San Francisco", he was invited to appear at Carnegie Hall. The June concert was directed by Arthur Penn and Gene Saks. Carnegie Hall had not featured a pop performer until April 23, 1961 when Judy Garland recorded her legendary concert.
May I Come In? is a 1964 studio album by Blossom Dearie, arranged by Jack Marshall.
Blossom Dearie Sings Rootin' Songs is a 1963 studio album by Blossom Dearie.
Blossom Time at Ronnie Scott's is a 1966 live album by Blossom Dearie.
Sweet Blossom Dearie is a 1967 live album by Blossom Dearie.
Michael E. Renzi is an American composer, music director, pianist, and jazz musician. He was musical director for Peggy Lee and Mel Torme for over 25 years. He recorded Our First Christmas with singer Cynthia Crane and leads the Mike Renzi Trio.
This CD contains five rare, live concerts by Frank Sinatra from 1955 to 1981, and a few bonus tracks on each disc.
Simply is an album by jazz singer Blossom Dearie that was released in 1982 on her label, Daffodil Records. Musicians on the album include Bob Dorough, Jay Berliner and Grady Tate.