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Chris Connor
Sings the George Gershwin Almanac of Song
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. But Not for Me [*]
2. Of Thee I Sing
3. Strike Up the Band
4. I've Got a Crush on You - Chris Connor, Gershwin, George~Ge
5. Soon
6. Liza
7. Looking for a Boy
8. I Got Rhythm
9. I've Got Beginner's Luck
10. Slap That Bass
11. For You, For Me, For Evermore
12. Love Is Sweeping the Country
13. The Man I Love
14. 'S Wonderful
15. A Foggy Day
16. Medley: A) Summertime/B) There's a Boat That's Leaving Soon for New Yor
Track Listings (18) - Disc #2
1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Blah Blah Blah
3. They Can't Take That Away from Me - Chris Connor, Gershwin, George~Ge
4. Clap Yo Hands
5. Little Jazzbird
6. I Was Doing All Right
7. My One and Only
8. That Certain Feeling
9. Fascinating Rhythm
10. Our Love Is Here to Stay
11. They All Laughed [*]
12. How Long Has This Been Going On
13. I Can't Be Bothered Now
14. Love Walked In
15. Somebody Loves Me - Chris Connor, DeSylva, Buddy
16. Embraceable You
17. Strike Up the Band [*]
18. Summertime - Chris Connor, Gershwin, Ira

CD Details

All Artists: Chris Connor
Title: Sings the George Gershwin Almanac of Song
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Wea Japan
Release Date: 2/20/2008
Album Type: Extra tracks, Import
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Cool Jazz, Traditional Jazz & Ragtime, Vocal Jazz, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Cabaret, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 4943674077250

CD Reviews

Cool Crisp Chris Connor!

B. Scott | New York, NY United States | 06/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Chris Connor singing Gershwin, who could ask for anything more! Miss Chris Connor, though somewhat underated, should be on the tip of every jazz lovers tongue!! Her cool, clear, sweet interpretation of the lyrics enhances the words and it's overall meaning.

There is not a bad song on here. I especially like her uptempo tunes: "Strike Up The Band", "I Got Rhythm", "I was Doing All Right", "Fascinating Rhythm", "Slap That Bass", "They All Laughed", "Love Walked Right In", and "I Can't Be Bothered Now." Of course any ballad she sings is to die for, most notably: "But Not For Me," "For You, For Me, For Everyone", "Blah, Blah, Blah" "Love Walked Right In", and "Embraceable You."

Although Chris Connor was a little before my time, I can see why she was such a big hit with jazz musicians. Her voice is like an instrument, that blends effrortlessly with the band. This was given to me as a gift, and it remains one of my most memorable.

I had an opportunity to hear her live at "Birdland" a few years back and when I met her backstage, she was just as nice as could be. I highly recommend this to any Chris Connor collector, as well as newcomers, especially those who appreciates real singers!"