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Mink Jazz

Peggy Lee · 1963

41 min · 17 tracks · jazz

A sophisticated blend of jazz and pop, showcasing Peggy Lee's sultry vocals and impeccable phrasing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • sophisticated warmth for cozy evenings
  • intimate moments with sultry vocals
  • background ambiance for smooth gatherings
  • short tracks for easy enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone singles over flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1963, 'Mink Jazz' followed Peggy Lee's successful career in the 1950s as a jazz vocalist. By this time, she was already an established artist known for her ability to meld jazz with pop sensibilities, marking her transition into more experimental sounds. This album reflects her continued evolution as an artist after her hit records like 'Fever' and 'Is That All There Is?'.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It’s a Big Wide Wonderful World 1:40
  • 2 Whisper Not 2:20
  • 3 My Silent Love 2:36
  • 4 The Lady Is a Tramp 2:34
  • 5 Days of Wine and Roses 3:11
  • 6 As Long as I Live 2:03
  • 7 I Won’t Dance 2:06
  • 8 Cloudy Morning 2:43
  • 9 I Could Write a Book 2:11
  • 10 I Never Had a Chance 2:42
  • 11 Close Your Eyes 2:20
  • 12 Where Can I Go Without You? 2:49
  • 13 I’ll Get By 2:20
  • 14 Please Don’t Rush Me 2:36
  • 15 I’m a Fool to Want You 3:21
  • 16 I Didn’t Find Love 2:08
  • 17 Little Boat 2:08

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