Anita O`Day

Anita O’Day had many fine groups to back her ever since she began lining out jazz, and this collection, recorded at the peak of her career, is a fine example of this statement, considering she’s accompanied by orchestras arranged and conducted by such talented bandleaders as Bill Holman, and Russ Garcia. In every setting, she sings with superb phrasing, and unique inflections. She exhibits her characteristic comprehension of the lyrics, as well as the melody, without becoming a slave to either. She has an uncanny ability to bend and mold a syllable or word into a meaningful musical experience, capriciously individualizing each tune by altering introduction, tempo, or mood. The albums you are holding are, without a doubt, two of Anita’s best.

PERSONNEL:

• ON TRACKS [1-12] INCOMPARABLE !
• Anita O’Day (vocals)
• with orchestra arranged and conducted by Bill Holman
• Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Stu Williamson (trumpet); Bob Edmondson, Lew McCreary, Frank Rosolino (trombone); Kenny Shroyer (bass trombone); Joe Maini, Charlie Kennedy (alto sax); Bill Perkins, Richie Kamuca (tenor sax); Jack Nimitz (baritone sax); Lou Levy (piano); Al Hendrickson (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass) and Mel Lewis (drums).
• Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, on August, 16, 18 & 23, 1960.

• ON TRACKS [13-24] WAITER, MAKE MINE BLUES
• Anita O’Day (vocals)
• with orchestra arranged and conducted by Russ Garcia
• Harry Betts, Dick Nash, Frank Rosolino, Dave Wells (trombone); Kenny Shroyer (bass trombone); Bud Shank (alto sax, flute); Geoff Clarkson (piano); Howard Roberts (guitar); Al McKibbon (bass) and Mel Lewis (drums).
• Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, on August 1 and October 7, 1960.

TRACKS:

• 01. It Could Happen to You
• 02. Blue Champagne
• 03. Avalon
• 04. Old Devil Moon
• 05. The Party’s Over
• 06. Why Shouldn’t I?
• 07. Easy Living
• 08. Can’t We Be Friends
• 09. Slaughter on the 10th Avenue
• 10. If I Love Again
• 11. Speak Low
• 12. Indian Summer
• 13. Yesterdays
• 14. Mad About the Boy
• 15. That Old Feeling
• 16. Waiter, Make Mine Blues
• 17. When Sunny Gets Blue
• 18. Angel Eyes
• 19. Whatever Happened to You?
• 20. A Blues Serenade
• 21. The Thrill Is Gone
• 22. Detour Ahead
• 23. Goodbye
• 24. Stella by Starlight

• TOTAL TIME: 80:04 min.