John Lewis & Helen Merrill - Django (1977) [Japanese Edition 2011]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 256 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 96 MB | Covers - 56 MB
Genre: Vocal Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Solid Records (CDSOL-1407)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 256 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 96 MB | Covers - 56 MB
Genre: Vocal Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Solid Records (CDSOL-1407)
Helen Merrill's first American record since 1968 (she had spent much time in Japan) is mostly a duet set with pianist John Lewis; three songs also have flutist Hubert Laws, bassist Richard Davis and drummer Connie Kay. The emphasis is on ballads, with all of the nine songs (other than the pianist's "The Singer") being quite well-known. The obvious empathy between Merrill and Lewis is well displayed on such numbers as "Django" (which has rarely been sung), "Angel Eyes," "Alone Together" and "Mad About the Boy." An introspective set full of subtle creativity.