Joya Sherrill - Joya Sherrill Sings Duke (1999)
Artist: Joya Sherrill
Title: Joya Sherrill Sings Duke
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Verve
Genre: Vocal Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 00:34:06
Total Size: 200 MB
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Tracklist:Title: Joya Sherrill Sings Duke
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Verve
Genre: Vocal Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 00:34:06
Total Size: 200 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
01 - Mood Indigo 02:21
02 - Prelude To A Kiss 03:52
03 - I'm Beginning To See The Light 01:59
04 - Sophisticated Lady 02:53
05 - Kissing Bug 01:50
06 - In A Sentimental Mood 02:26
07 - Duke's Place 02:39
08 - I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So 02:54
09 - Day Dream 03:55
10 - Things Ain't What They Used To Be 03:35
11 - Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) 02:50
12 - A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing 02:52
One of the best singers who toured with Duke Ellington, she seemed to be a natural choice for a feature album, only this release was produced by Mercer Ellington with a number of Ellington veterans in the supporting cast and Billy Strayhorn at the piano. Sherrill's confidence singing the twelve gems from the band repertoire allows her to let the timelessness of the music and lyrics speak for itself rather than overembelish the songs. Her superb diction and warm sound are complemented by brief accents by alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges on "Prelude To A Kiss," the muted cornet of Ray Nance on a sassy "I'm Beginning To See The Night," and Nance's violin on her moving take of "Day Dream." This rare outing away from the full band, now available on CD, is worth acquiring.