Blossom Dearie - Live in london (1966)

The first in the Harkit label's series of archival live recordings from the famed London jazz club Ronnie Scott's captures the remarkable Blossom Dearie in July 1966. Backed by the house rhythm section of bassist Freddy Logan and drummer Allan Ganley, Dearie is the very essence of sophistication and effortless cool. Herself a London resident at this point in her career, the singer articulates the city's candy-colored mod culture with knowing precision. Assimilating the sound and sensibility of post-Beatlemania pop with an ease greater than any other jazz singer of her generation, Dearie's girlish yet intimate vocals perfectly capture the sensual innocence of a society poised on the brink of sexual revolution. And of course, her repertoire is hipper than thou, embracing everything from "One Note Samba" to "Peel Me a Grape." A stellar performance, complete with superior sound and extensive liner notes.

Tracklist:

01. The Grass is greener
02. I wish you love
03. Watch what happens
04. Bright lights, big city
05. On broadway
06. Sweet lover no more
07. Satin Doll
08. The great city
09. I only miss him when i think of him
10. Sweet Georgie fame
11. Thats no joke
12. You're gonn hear
13. One note Samba
14. Peel me a grape
15. The shadow of your smile
16. When in Rome

Personnel

Blossom Dearie – piano, vocals
Jeff Clyne – double bass
Johnny Butts – drums