Sings the George Gershwin Almanac of Song (1956)

About this title: Most of this highly recommended two-CD set is taken from a series of 1957 sessions in which singer Chris Connor exclusively interprets songs of George Gershwin. To fill out the CDs, additional Gershwin cuts from other, otherwise unrelated dates by the vocalist have been added. Connor's cool delivery gives many of the largely familiar songs new life. She is assisted by such fine musicians as trumpeter Joe Newman, tenorman Al Cohn, flutist Herbie Mann, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and pianist Ralph Sharon, who add tasteful and concise solos. Many of the selections were quite rare before this well ... read more

Tracks:

1. But Not for Me [Gershwin/Gershwin]
2. Of Thee I Sing [Gershwin/Gershwin]
3. Strike up the Band [Gershwin/Gershwin]
4. I've Got a Crush on You [Gershwin/Gershwin]
5. Soon [Gershwin/Gershwin]
6. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) [Gershwin/Gershwin]
7. Looking for a Boy [Gershwin/Gershwin]
8. I Got Rhythm [Gershwin/Gershwin]
9. (I've Got) Beginner's Luck [Gershwin/Gershwin]
10. Slap That Bass [Gershwin/Gershwin]
11. For You, for Me, for Evermore [Gershwin/Gershwin]
12. Love Is Sweeping the Country [Gershwin/Gershwin]
13. The Man I Love [Gershwin/Gershwin]
14. 'S Wonderful [Gershwin/Gershwin]
15. A Foggy Day [Gershwin/Gershwin]
16. Medley from Porgy and Bess: Summertime/There's a Boat That's Leav [Gershwin/Gershwin]
17. Nice Work If You Can Get It [Gershwin/Gershwin]
18. Blah, Blah, Blah [Gershwin/Gershwin]
19. They Can't Take That Away from Me [Gershwin/Gershwin]
20. Clap Yo' Hands [Gershwin/Gershwin]
21. Little Jazz Bird [Gershwin/Gershwin]
22. I Was Doing All Right [Gershwin/Gershwin]
23. My One and Only [Gershwin/Gershwin]
24. That Certain Feeling [Gershwin/Gershwin]
25. Fascinating Rhythm [Gershwin/Gershwin]
26. Love Is Here to Stay [Gershwin/Gershwin]
27. They All Laughed [Gershwin/Gershwin]
28. How Long Has This Been Going On? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
29. I Can't Be Bothered Now [Gershwin/Gershwin]
30. Love Walked In [Gershwin/Gershwin]
31. Somebody Loves Me [DeSylva/Gershwin/Ma]
32. Embraceable You [Gershwin/Gershwin]
33. Strike up the Band [Live] [Gershwin/Gershwin]
34. Summertime [Gershwin/Gershwin]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.