Credits:

Jackie Paris,Hank Jones,Barry Galbraith,Roy Haynes,George Duvivier,Hal Mckusick,Romeo Penque,Phil Bodner

Description:

[Impulse The Masterworks on UHQCD" series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Impulse label] This is the only album that Jackie Paris, who delivers sophisticated vocals with an outstanding jazz sense, has left on Impulse. The veteran singer, who has also performed with Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus, sings standards in a witty and stylish manner with his unique phrasing and sense of rhythm. She is backed by an orchestra arranged and conducted by Bobby Scott for the first six songs and the Hank Jones Trio for the latter five. He has a history as a guitarist and also performs as a soloist. Jackie Paris (vo, g), Hal Maxick (sax), Phil Bodnar (fl, b-cl, as), Romeo Punk (fl, ts), Hank Jones (p), Barry Galbraith (g), George Duvivier (b), Roy Haynes (ds), others. Recorded January 22, 24, 26, and May 8, 1962 in New York City