Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green
Blossom Dearie · 1959
35 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Charming arrangements blend playful jazz melodies with Blossom Dearie's signature soft, lilting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just in Time — Dearie's delivery of this classic showcases her ability to convey both urgency and warmth, making the song's theme of romantic serendipity come alive.
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The Party's Over — The poignant arrangement paired with Dearie's heartfelt interpretation emphasizes the bittersweet nature of farewell, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Lonely Town — This track stands out for its melancholic yet jazzy feel, where Dearie's nuanced vocal phrasing captures the essence of longing and solitude.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Charming arrangements and distinctive vocals create a cohesive and engaging jazz experience.
What we noticed
- Each track features Blossom Dearie's soft vocals accompanied by light, playful jazz arrangements that emphasize melody.
- The album includes several tracks with a consistent mid-tempo feel, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout.
- Many songs feature conversational phrasing in the lyrics, allowing for a natural flow between vocal lines and instrumental sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just in Time
The shift from a hopeful anticipation to an unexpected realization occurs in the chorus, creating a moment of emotional depth.
This structural choice amplifies the song's narrative arc, drawing attention to the contrast between expectation and reality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucky to Be Me 4:02
- 2 Just in Time 3:33
- 3 Some Other Time 3:57
- 4 Dance Only With Me 2:58
- 5 I Like Myself 3:31
- 6 The Party's Over 4:22
- 7 How Will He Know 2:54
- 8 It's Love 2:50
- 9 Hold Me, Hold Me, Hold Me 3:25
- 10 Lonely Town 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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