Latin ala Lee! cover

Latin ala Lee!

Peggy Lee · 1960

28 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Peggy Lee's smooth vocals meld with vibrant Latin rhythms, creating an enchanting jazz-pop fusion that captivates the listener.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise melodic journey experience
  • enchanting rhythms for relaxing moments
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • smooth vocals enhancing light moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long immersive albums
  • seek intense lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1960, 'Latin ala Lee!' was Peggy Lee's first album exploring Latin music influences, following her significant success in the pop and jazz genres. At this point, she had already established herself as a leading vocalist, known for her distinctive voice and style, making this album a bold artistic choice that showcased her versatility.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heart 2:00
  • 2 On the Street Where You Live 2:13
  • 3 I Am in Love 2:11
  • 4 Hey There 2:10
  • 5 I Could Have Danced All Night 2:10
  • 6 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 2:00
  • 7 The Party’s Over 3:19
  • 8 Dance Only With Me 2:30
  • 9 Wish You Were Here 2:48
  • 10 C’est Magnifique 2:06
  • 11 I Enjoy Being a Girl 2:15
  • 12 Till There Was You 2:32

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata