Carol Lawrence - This Heart Of Mine (2019) [Hi-Res]

In a departure for the V.S.O.P. label, this CD reissues a record that is outside of jazz, but mostly swinging nevertheless. Carol Lawrence had a strong and musical voice and she sings both standards and obscurities while backed by a jazzy orchestra directed by either Harry Betts or Dick Hazard. There are some short spots along the way for altoist Bud Shank, trumpeter Don Fagerquist, and trombonist Milt Bernhart, but the focus is very much on Lawrence. Among the better numbers are a multi-tempoed "I Get Along Without You Very Well," "There's a Lull in My Life," "I Wonder What's the Matter With Me," and "When the Sun Comes Out." Excellent middle-of-the-road 1950s-style pop music.

Tracklist:
01. Carol Lawrence - I Get Along Without You Very Well (Remastered) (2:44)
02. Carol Lawrence - Tell Me Lies (Remastered) (2:46)
03. Carol Lawrence - This Heart of Mine (Remastered) (2:40)
04. Carol Lawrence - The Year Turns' Round (Remastered) (3:02)
05. Carol Lawrence - There's A Lull In My Life (Remastered) (2:36)
06. Carol Lawrence - I'm Gonna Wear Your Love (Remastered) (2:17)
07. Carol Lawrence - I Wonder What's The Matter With Me? (Remastered) (2:35)
08. Carol Lawrence - I Love You Porgy (Remastered) (2:48)
09. Carol Lawrence - Come Away With Me (Remastered) (2:29)
10. Carol Lawrence - More Than You Know (Remastered) (3:18)
11. Carol Lawrence - So It's Spring (Remastered) (3:39)
12. Carol Lawrence - Goodbye John (Remastered) (2:09)
13. Carol Lawrence - When The Sun Comes Out (Remastered) (3:18)