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Contents: [Jazz Department Store VOCAL Edition] [First CD release in Japan] [SHM-CD] [New mini-liner notes] [Lyrics included (planned)] This is the most jazzy album by Dinah Washington, known as the "Queen of the Blues." Backed by an octet featuring Wynton Kelly, her distinctive, powerful high notes resonate dramatically. Famous songs such as "You're the One I Like" and "Easy Living" are performed with her unique phrasing, maintaining her own style. Arrangements by Quincy Jones.
Dinah Washington (vocals), Clark Terry (trumpet), Jimmy Cleveland (trombone), Paul Quinichette (tenor saxophone), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano), Barry Galbraith (guitar), Keeter Betts (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), Quincy Jones (arranger) Recorded in New York on March 15th and 17th, 1955 (EmArcy) Media reviews and more: This is the jazziest album by Dinah Washington, known as the "Queen of the Blues." Backed by an octet featuring Wynton Kelly, her distinctive, powerful high notes resonate dramatically. Famous songs such as "I Just Can't Help It" and "Easy Living" are performed with her unique phrasing, maintaining her own style. Arrangements by Quincy Jones. (C)RS
