Don't You Know I Care? (1994)

About this title: Like Rosemary Clooney, Polly Podewell does not improvise all that much but she uplifts every song she sings. When backed with a superior rhythm section as on this date (which features pianist Ross Tompkins, bassist Dave Carpenter and drummer Jake Hanna), Podewell has an opportunity to show off her ability to swing at any tempo. Her phrasing is charming, her interpretations emotional and thoughtful, and her voice is quite appealing. This release has fine versions of a variety of standards, some of which (including "After You," "He Needs Me" and "You Go Your Way") are not all that familiar. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Nobody Else But Me [Kern/Hammerstein]
2. After You [Porter]
3. So in Love [Porter]
4. Sweet and Low Down [Gershwin/Gershwin]
5. Bourbon Rain [Shreve]
6. Why Can't You Behave? [Porter]
7. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea [Arlen/Koehler]
8. Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care to Know) [Ellington/David]
9. Aalsa con Queso [Shreve]
10. Just in Time [Styne/Comden/Green]
11. Never Never Land [Styne/Comden/Green]
12. Lucky Day [Henderson/DeSylva]
13. Stompin' at the Savoy [Sampson/Webb/Goodma]
14. He Needs Me [Hamilton]
15. There'll Be Some Changes Made [Higgins/Overstreet]
16. You Go Your Way [Mercer]

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