Irene Kral - The Band and I

Title: The Band and I Artist: Irene Kral Release Date: 1958 Re-Released On: 9/26/2006 Label: Blue Note/EMI, Japanese Import, Capitol Jazz UPCs: 094636980928, 4988006799745, 094636980850 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz Moods: Dreamy, Lively, Sentimental, Calm/Peaceful, Relaxed, Yearning Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. I'd Know You Anywhere
2. Detour Ahead
3. Comes Love
4. Everybody Knew But Me
5. Lazy Afternoon
6. What's Right for You
7. I Let a Song Go out of My Heart
8. Memphis in June
9. This Little Love
10. The Night We Called It a Day
11. It Isn't So Good
12. Something to Remember You By

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Blue Note/EMI 2006 CD Capitol Jazz 69809 2002 CD Japanese Import 9435

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The Band and I pairs Irene Kral with Ernie Wilkins and Al Cohn, whose energetic, robust arrangements capture a dimension of the singer rarely glimpsed on record -- upbeat and persuasive, with little of the spectral melancholy that hangs over her later, more familiar sessions. The titular backing unit in question, led by trumpeter Herb Pomeroy, expertly bridges the gap between traditional big band and modern-era jazz, creating a soulful, lightly swinging showcase that inspires Kral to deliver some of her most appealing performances -- cuts like "This Little Love" and "I'd Know You Anywhere" boast a radiance sadly absent from subsequent sessions. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Cohn Arranger Augie Ferretti Trumpet Bill Legan Trombone Charlie Mariano Sax (Alto) David Chapman Sax (Alto), Saxophone Dom Cerulli Associate Editor, Original Liner Notes Ernie Wilkins Arranger Gene Distasio Trombone Herb Pomeroy Trumpet, Leader Irene Kral Vocals Jack Lewis Producer James Gavin Liner Notes Jimmy Mosher Sax (Baritone) Jimmy Zitano Drums Joe Caruso Sax (Tenor) Joe Ciavardone Trombone John Neves Bass Lee Friedlander Cover Photo Lennie Johnson Trumpet Lewis Cover Design Michael Cuscuna Reissue Producer Nick Capezuto Trumpet Patrick Roques Reissue Design, Reissue Art Director Ray Hall Engineer Ray Santisi Piano Ron McMaster Remastering Varty Haroutunian Sax (Tenor)