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Contents: [Jazz Department Store VOCAL Edition] [SHM-CD] [New Mini Commentary] [Lyrics Included (Planned)] This is the breakthrough album of Dutch singer Rita Reis, hailed as the "First Lady of European Jazz." It includes two sessions: one with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, and another with local masters. A highlight is her cool, sophisticated rendition of "You Do Be So Nice." She showcases vocals that rival those of top-tier musicians.
Rita Reis (vocals), Wessel Ilken Combo (�ö@~�öE), Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (�öF~�öK) Recorded January 17, 1955 (�öB), August 16, 1955 (�öD�öE), February 16, 1956 (�ö@�öA�öC), in Hilversum, Netherlands Recorded May 3, 1956 (�öG�öK), June 25, 1956 (�öF�öH�öI�öJ), in New York (Universal) Media Reviews etc. This is the breakthrough album of Dutch singer Rita Reis, who was called the "First Lady of European Jazz." It includes sessions with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and two sessions with local masters. The cool and urban "You Do Be So Nice" is a highlight. She showcases vocals that are on par with top-class musicians. (C)RS
