Chris Connor - Sings Lullabies of Birdland

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Album Details

Title: Sings Lullabies of Birdland
Artist: Chris Connor
Release Date: 1957
Re-Released On: 11/23/2005
Label: Bethlehem High Fidelity, EMI Music Distribution, Avenue (Rhino)
UPCs: 081227985127, 4017692309522, 4988006836518, 4988006776203, 4988006778450
Genre: Vocal Music
Styles: Cool, Torch Songs, 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: 2
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Track Listings

Lullaby of Birdland
What Is There to Say?
Try a Little Tenderness
Spring Is Here
Why Shouldn't I?
Ask Me
Blue Silhouette
Chiquita from Chi-Wah-Wah
A Cottage for Sale
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Stella by Starlight
Gone with the Wind
He's Coming Home
Goodbye
Why Shouldn't I? [Alternate Take 2]

Additional Releases

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #
2005	CD	EMI Music Distribution	6342
2000	CD	Avenue (Rhino)	79851
2000	CD	EMI Music Distribution	1001
1999	CD	EMI Music Distribution	62016
1993	CD	Bethlehem High Fidelity	3005

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Album Review

This CD reissue draws its music from singer Chris Connor's first three sessions as a leader. The set is comprised of three of the four songs that Connor recorded with Sy Oliver's Orchestra, five of the eight tunes (plus a "new" alternate take of "Why Shouldn't I") from a meeting with pianist Ellis Larkins' trio, and six of the eight selections from a date with the Vinnie Burke quintet, a group featuring clarinetist Ron Odrich and the accordion of Don Burns. Connor, who was 26 at this time, is in top form in all of the different settings and displays a wider range than one might expect. Highlights include "Lullaby of Birdland," "Spring Is Here," "Ask Me," "A Cottage for Sale" and a rare vocal version of "Goodbye." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Credits

Name	Credits
Abbey Anna	Project Coordinator
Art Mardigan	Drums
Chris Connor	Vocals
Greg Vaughn	Compilation, Remastering
Jaclyn Levine	Project Coordinator
Joseph F. Laredo	Liner Notes
Lyn Bradley	Package Design
Rick Essig	Remastering, Compilation, Engineer
Tom Moulton	Compilation, Remastering
Vinnie Burke Jazz String Quartet	Accompaniment