Blossom Dearie

• DIGIPACK EDITION

This release presents some of the best recordings by Blossom Dearie, whose wispy vocals, classic repertoire, and quick wit have combined to make her a distinct stylist for over 50 years. Never forgotten, her iconic voice can often be heard in a variety of settings and formats. Recently, her recordings were featured on several episodes of the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Dearie made the most of her delicate voice by incorporating elements of cabaret into her style. While the celebrated Diana Krall (who is also both a pianist and a singer) acknowledges that she listens to lyrics fi rst, judging new songs from a theatrical, narrative perspective, for Blossom Dearie the attraction began with the melody. ‘’Because I’m a musician primarily, I listen to the music fi rst,” she explained. ‘’If I don’t like the music, then I don’t do the song. Lyrics are the icing on the cake for me.”

PERSONNEL:

• BLOSSOM DEARIE - vocals & piano

• Accompanied by small groups, featuring: Herb Ellis, Kenny Burrell - guitar Ray Brown - bass Jo Jones, Ed Thigpen - drums among others

Recorded in New York & Los Angeles, 1956-1960.

TRACKS:

• 01 ‘Deed I Do
• 02 Tout doucement (*)
• 03 Rhode Island Is Famous for You
• 04 Now at Last
• 05 Boum! (*)
• 06 Dance Only with Me
• 07 Tea for Two
• 08 Someone to Watch Over Me
• 09 Plus je t’embrasse (*)
• 10 Manhattan
• 11 Try Your Wings
• 12 Chez moi (*)
• 13 Lover Man
• 14 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
• 15 Once Upon a Summertime
• 16 Let Me Love You
• 17 Give Him the Ooh-la-la
• 18 L’etang (*)
• 19 Dearie’s Blues
• 20 The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
• 21 Comment allez vous?
• 22 Love Is Here to Stay
• 23 You Fascinate Me So
• 24 Little Jazz Bird

• Total Time: 74:20

• (*) Sung in French