Anita O'Day and Billy May Swing Rodgers and Hart
Anita O'Day · 1960
29 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz vocals and orchestral arrangements that breathe new life into classic Rodgers and Hart compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- playful interpretations of classics
- for lighthearted gatherings
- quick doses of nostalgic charm
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1960, this album marked Anita O'Day's return to the studio following her acclaimed work in the late 1950s. By this time, she had established herself as a leading figure in jazz, known for her unique vocal style and engaging stage presence. Collaborating with arranger Billy May, O'Day aimed to reinterpret the timeless standards of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Johnny One Note 1:54
- 2 Little Girl Blue 3:03
- 3 Falling in Love With Love 1:30
- 4 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 4:22
- 5 I Could Write a Book 2:11
- 6 Have You Met Miss Jones? 1:54
- 7 Lover 2:04
- 8 It Never Entered My Mind 2:26
- 9 Ten Cents a Dance 2:18
- 10 I've Got Five Dollars 1:48
- 11 To Keep My Love Alive 3:14
- 12 Spring Is Here 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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