Chris Connor - Free Spirits

Title: Free Spirits Artist: Chris Connor Release Date: 1962 Re-Released On: 2/26/2007 Label: Collectables Records, WEA/Warner, Atlantic UPCs: 090431652121, 4943674069897, 081227634964 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Cool, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz Moods: Elegant, Lively, Sophisticated, Autumnal, Boisterous, Dramatic, Freewheeling, Wistful, Intimate, Lush, Playful, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Stylish, Energetic, Romantic, Sensual, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sentimental Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Jump for Joy
2. Night Bird
3. Milano
4. Opportunity, Please Knock
5. Day Dream
6. Things Are Swingin'
7. Kansas City
8. Lonely Woman
9. I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
10. God Bless the Child
11. Free Spirits

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD WEA/Warner 25171 2005 CD Atlantic 2004 CD Collectables Records 6521

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Chris Connor's smoky voice made her a natural fit for torch songs, but her flair for improvisation expanded her considerable talents to include upbeat material as well. Free Spirits, an excellent small-group date arranged for her by Al Cohn, features Connor in a range of settings; remember, free spirits don't necessarily mean high spirits. The choices for material also range far and wide. A trio of Ellington evergreens anchor the set, but she also includes material from Peggy Lee, Oscar Brown, Jr., Leiber & Stoller's "Kansas City," and Billie Holiday's nearly untouchable "God Bless the Child." It helps that she gets expressive accompaniment from an all-star lineup -- alto Phil Woods, tenor Oliver Nelson, and a pair of all-time trumpeters (Clark Terry and Joe Newman). Despite the title, the only concept at work here is her ability to captivate a listening audience with a wide-ranging set. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Cohn Leader, Arranger Ben Tucker Bass, Double Bass Chris Connor Vocals Clark Terry Soloist, Trumpet, Flugelhorn Dave Bailey Drums Ed Shaughnessy Drums George Duvivier Bass, Double Bass Irvin Markowitz Trumpet Irwin "Marky" Markowitz Trumpet Joe Newman Trumpet Joe Newman Quartet Trumpet, Soloist Oliver Nelson Sax (Tenor), Clarinet Phil Woods Sax (Alto), Clarinet Ran Blake Liner Notes Ronnie Ball Piano Sol Schlinger Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Baritone)