A remarkable interpretation of traditional vocal jazz shaped with uncommon artistry and daring, Inge Brandenburg's cult classic It's Alright with Me channels the tones and rhythms of the avant-garde to create a suite of brilliantly modernist performances that nevertheless remains true to the romantic spirit of its familiar material. Backed by the Gunter Humpel Quintet, Brandenburg is hip yet wholesome (often both at the same time), and she invests songs like "Summertime" and "Round Midnight" with a profoundly singular spirit that still swings. Long out of print, and long traded for obscene sums on the secondary market, It's Alright with Me finally appeared on CD in late 2006. Essential listening. ~ Jason Ankeny|

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