I'm Gettin' 'Long All Right

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:48:00
Personnel: Barbara Morrison (vocals); Sal Lozano, Rickey Woodard (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Greg Huckins (flute, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone); Dan Higgins (flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Brandon Fields (flute, alto saxophone); Bill Liston (tenor saxophone); Oscar Brashear, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron, Ron Stout (trumpet, flugelhorn); Steven Holtman, Dana Hughes, Andrew Martin , Bob McChesney (trombone); Tom Ranier (piano); Gordon Peeke (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: James Mooney. Recording information: Sage and Sound Studios. Arranger: Bill Liston. Barbara Morrison has long been a well-kept secret in Los Angeles, a powerful veteran swing/blues singer who puts a lot of feeling and good humor into her vocalizing. She has recorded far too little through the years, making the release of this CD in 1997 a welcome event. Although performing a potentially tired repertoire, Morrison infuses life and sass into her versions. "Confessin' the Blues" sounds fresh and new, "Stormy Monday" segues effectively into "Everyday I Have the Blues," "My Funny Valentine" is taken funky (she also does a fine job with the R&B-ish "Use Me"), and even "God Bless the Child" cooks. In fact, the only ballad of the energetic date is the final number, "Tenderly." Backed by a fine big band arranged by Bill Liston (with some solo space for trumpeters Wayne Bergeron and Ron Stout, trombonist Andy Martin, altoist Brandon Fields and Liston's tenor), Barbara Morrison excels in this setting, displaying an extroverted and winning personality along with an appealing voice. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)