Jazzin' (1996)

About this title: Although the great Latin bandleader Tito Puente gets first billing and the Count Basie Orchestra "guests" on three of the ten selections, the obvious star of this set is singer India. Her emotional delivery borders sometimes on going over the top, but India is quite skilled as an interpreter of lyrics (both in English and in Spanish), as a scat and Latin jazz singer. She alternates standards with newer tunes and is assisted by such soloist as Puente (on vibes, marimbas and timbales), pianist Hilton Ruiz, altoist Bobby Porcelli, Mario Rivera on tenor and flutist Dave Valentin. This CD is a ... read more

Tracks:

1. Jazzin' [Ruiz]
2. Fever [Davenport/Cooley]
3. Love for Sale [Porter]
4. Crazy He Calls Me [Russell/Sigman]
5. To Be in Love [Lazzanzi/Montana]
6. Take It or Lose It [Puente]
7. Wave [Jobim]
8. Goin' out of My Head [Randazzo/Weinstein]
9. Love Me [Lattanzi/Montana]
10. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes (Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado) [Grever]

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