Irene Kral - Better Than Anything

Title: Better Than Anything Artist: Irene Kral Release Date: 1963 Re-Released On: 11/16/2004 Label: Fresh Sound UPCs: 8427328600699, 8427328603300, 786497392223, 786497392728 Genre: Vocal Music Style: Vocal Jazz Moods: Dreamy, Lively, Sentimental, Calm/Peaceful, Relaxed, Yearning Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Better Than Anything
2. The Touch of Your Lips
3. The Meaning of the Blues
4. Rock Me to Sleep
5. No More
6. Passing By
7. It's a Wonderful World
8. This Is Always
9. Just Friends
10. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry
11. Nobody Else But Me

Year Type Label Catalog # 2004 CD Fresh Sound 69 2004 CD Fresh Sound 330 1991 CD Fresh Sound 69

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This CD reissues a formerly rare Irene Kral album that was originally recorded for the Ava label, one of only two records that she recorded during 1960-1973. Kral is quite recognizable, although not singing with quite the emotional intensity that she would display during her final three albums (which are all classics). Joined by pianist Junior Mance, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Mickey Roker (whose name is misspelled Rocker), Kral was already a delightful singer. Best are her versions of "Better Than Anything," "The Meaning of the Blues," "It's a Wonderful World," "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry," and "Nobody Else But Me." This enjoyable set is available through the Spanish Fresh Sound label. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bob Cranshaw Bass Fred Seligo Photography Irene Kral Vocals Joe Burnett Producer Junior Mance Piano Junior Marvin Vocals (Background) Mickey Rocker Drums Mickey Roker Drums Richard Bock Audio Engineer Tommy Wolf Liner Notes