Norma Winstone - Well Kept Secret (1993/2017)

CD reissue. Norma Winstone is one of the most recognizable vocalists from the United Kingdom. During her nearly 50-year career, she has performed in many varieties of situations, from the improvisatory world of avant-garde to the classic tastefulness of the jazz songbook. It was in the effort of getting permission to write lyrics to The Peacocks that Winstone made the acquaintance of the great pianist/composer Jimmy Rowles, who had made a name for himself as the expert accompanist to Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. When asked who would play the piece with her, she subtly asked if Rowles himself would. The subsequent recording Well Kept Secret was the product of their one meeting in Los Angeles in October 1993 and features bassist George Mraz, drummer Joe La Barbara and a guest appearance by Stacy Rowles on flugelhorn playing inspired takes on standards.

Tracklist:
01. Norma Winstone - Where or When
02. Norma Winstone - A Timeless Place
03. Norma Winstone - I Dream Too Much
04. Norma Winstone - It Amazes Me
05. Norma Winstone - Prelude to a Kiss
06. Norma Winstone - Joy Spring
07. Norma Winstone - Remind Me
08. Norma Winstone - A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing
09. Norma Winstone - Dream of You
10. Norma Winstone - Morning Star (Featuring Stacey Rowles)