No Cover, No Minimum
Billy Eckstine · 1960
65 min · 21 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz vocals entwined with lush orchestral arrangements create a timeless romantic atmosphere.
Why this album works
The album showcases Eckstine's ability to breathe new life into jazz standards, contributing to the genre's evolution during a transformative era. Its blend of traditional and contemporary jazz elements resonated with audiences, solidifying Eckstine's status as a vital figure in the jazz scene of the time and influencing future vocalists.
- Career context
- By 1960, Billy Eckstine was well-established as a prominent jazz vocalist, having previously led his own big band and recorded numerous acclaimed albums. This album, 'No Cover, No Minimum,' came after his commercial peak in the 1950s, reflecting a shift towards more intimate, artistically-driven performances as he explored new interpretations of classic standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Have a Song on Me 1:08
- 2 I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face Standout 2:26
- 3 Lady Luck 3:03
- 4 Lush Life Standout 4:04
- 5 Without a Song 2:17
- 6 Moonlight in Vermont 2:56
- 7 I Want a Little Girl 2:02
- 8 Prelude to a Kiss / I’m Beginning to See the Light 4:56
- 9 Fools Rush In 2:12
- 10 In the Still of the Night 3:41
- 11 Prisioner of Love 1:57
- 12 Little Mama 3:23
- 13 I Apologize 1:57
- 14 Till There Was You 3:25
- 15 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart / I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) / Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 6:08
- 16 Alright, Okay, You Win 3:22
- 17 ’Deed I Do 2:21
- 18 It Might as Well Be Spring 2:44
- 19 That’s for Me 2:25
- 20 You’ll Never Walk Alone 3:20
- 21 Misty Standout 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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