Blossom Dearie

Blossom Dearie

That's her real name and this is her real voice, as fresh and sweet as the darling buds of May--but never cloying or precious. Fittingly, there's a bright, springtime theme running through this record, which includes "It Might as Well Be Spring," "A Fine Spring Morning," and the CD bonus track "They Say It's Spring." And since Ms. Dearie had recently returned from a few years in France in 1956 when she recorded this, her first U.S. album, there are also some chansons in zee language of love: "Comment Allez Vous," "Tout Doucement," and the aforementioned "It Might As Well Be Printemps." The only thing missing is "April in Paris." Dearie accompanies herself on piano, with Ray Brown (bass) and Jo Jones (drums)--and on some tracks a six-voice chorus. If Chet Baker and Betty Boop had a baby, she'd be Blossom Dearie--and this first-rate album catches her in the springtime of her career. --Jim Emerson
Country USA
Brand Verve
Manufacturer Verve
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1684057
Model 2002203
ReleaseDate 1989-06-20
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 042283793422
EANs 0042283793422

Country	USA
Brand	Verve
Manufacturer	Verve
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	1684057
Model	2002203
ReleaseDate	1989-06-20
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	042283793422
EANs	0042283793422

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