Charlene Bartley - The Weekend of a Private Secretary (1957)

The Weekend of a Private Secretary is as hip and delightful as its title promises. A singer whose fierce intelligence and droll wit more than compensate for her limited vocal range, Charlene Bartley is the very essence of postwar chic, navigating the rhythmic twists of Tito Puente's lively arrangements with sophistication and style. Bartley is a consummate storyteller, interpreting lyrics like "She Didn't Say Yes" and "Sand in My Shoes" with inimitable pluck. While Puente's Latin treatments lend the session much of its energy, co-arranger Hal McKusick is no less vital to the album's success, crafting simple but effective settings that underscore Bartley's modernist outlook.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Charlene Bartley - The Weekend Of A Private Secretary (3:28)
1.02 - Charlene Bartley - That's For Me (2:31)
1.03 - Charlene Bartley - She Didn't Say "Yes" (3:25)
1.04 - Charlene Bartley - Moon Over Miami (3:08)
1.05 - Charlene Bartley - I've Got A Crush On You (3:25)
1.06 - Charlene Bartley - Mixed Emotions (3:46)
1.07 - Charlene Bartley - I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You (3:02)
1.08 - Charlene Bartley - Orchids In The Moonlight (3:40)
1.09 - Charlene Bartley - Under A Blanket Of Blue (2:47)
1.10 - Charlene Bartley - We'll Be Together Again (3:38)
1.11 - Charlene Bartley - Sands In My Shoes (3:15)
1.12 - Charlene Bartley - Memories Of You (2:52)