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Anita Sings the Winners

Anita O'Day · 1958

56 min · 19 tracks · jazz

Anita O'Day's vibrant vocals intertwine with swinging jazz arrangements, celebrating classic standards with a refreshing energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant vocals with swinging energy
  • steady flow for easy listening
  • playful interludes and transitions
  • for relaxed gatherings
  • nostalgic standards with fresh twists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer modern production styles
  • seek longer, immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1958, 'Anita Sings the Winners' came during Anita O'Day's rise as a prominent jazz vocalist following her breakout performances at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956. This album solidified her reputation and showcased her unique vocal style, featuring a blend of improvisation and rhythmic precision that had begun to define her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Take the "A" Train 2:53
  • 2 Tenderly 2:41
  • 3 Interlude (A Night in Tunisia) 2:36
  • 4 Four 2:52
  • 5 Early Autumn 3:11
  • 6 Four Brothers 2:27
  • 7 Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) 3:34
  • 8 My Funny Valentine 3:37
  • 9 Frenesi 3:05
  • 10 Body and Soul 3:24
  • 11 What's Your Story, Morning Glory 3:50
  • 12 Peanut Vendor 2:42
  • 13 Whisper Not 2:58
  • 14 Blue Champagne 2:37
  • 15 Stompin' at the Savoy 3:20
  • 16 Hershey Bar 2:08
  • 17 Don't Be That Way 2:35
  • 18 Peel Me a Grape 3:06
  • 19 Star Eyes 2:51

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