Jazz performances of songs by various composers, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer; some selections from motion pictures. Various performers. Recorded 1952-1992. Previously released recordings. Compact disc. Program notes by Dave Gelly (1 folded sheet) inserted in container.
Contents:
Blues in the night (My mama done tol' me) (Louis Armstrong) (5:11) -- I thought about you (Billie Holiday) (2:45) -- Come rain or come shine (Anita O'Day) (2:13) -- Hit the road to Dreamland (Mel Tormé) (2:24) -- Dearly beloved (Margaret Whiting) (2:49) -- Goody goody (Buddy Rich) (3:13) -- Skylark (Ella Fitzgerald) (3:09) -- Laura (Billy Eckstine) (3:15) -- Day in-day out (Sarah Vaughan) (2:15) -- Early autumn (Woody Herman) (2:52) -- I remember you (Dinah Washington) (2:43) -- Any place I hang my hat is home (Helen Merrill and Gil Evans) (4:55) -- Too marvelous for words (Joe Williams) (5:25) -- Autumn leaves (Dee Dee Bridgewater) (6:48) -- One for my baby (and one more for the road) (Billie Holiday) (5:38) -- Jeepers creepers (Bing Crosby with Buddy Bregman's orchestra) (2:32).
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