I'll Get By (1990)

About this title: Accomplished violinist and drummer as well as vocalist, Chicagoan Della Griffin wears just her singing hat on her inaugural album for the Muse label. She plays it safe by sticking with a play list of recognizable Tin Pan Alley standards which she delivers in her Billy Holiday/Dinah Washington-influenced singing style. Influenced, but not an imitation, as Griffin adds her own sense of timing and phrasing well seasoned with a natural affinity for the blues. The blue, funky feel is boosted by her playing companions. Champion tenor sax player Houston Person is present here, as he is on many Muse ... read more

Tracks:

1. If You Were the Only Boy in the World [Ayer/Gray]
2. But Beautiful [Burke/VanHeusen]
3. I'm Getting Sentimental over You [Bassman/Washington]
4. Fools Rush In [Mercer/Bloom]
5. You and Me Against the World [Ascher/Williams]
6. I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) [Ahlert/Turk]
7. Two Different Worlds [Wayne/Frisch]
8. East of the Sun [Bowman]

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