and the perfect antidote to a surfeit of jazz records featuring undisciplined blowing
and Norberto Apellaniz adding percussion on two tracks
” “Chick’s Tune
and the two joined forces again on Satin Doll the following year
an album that laid out a new paradigm for creative music
Give Him The Ooh-La-La (Verve Vault): Vinyl LP SOVRSAPRIL24SALE and the perfect antidote toGive Him The Ooh La La, released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Dearies signature blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, the session features Dearie on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jo Jones. The program includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Nol Coward, along with two Dearie co writes Try