This 1961 album finds Connor revisiting standards with her signature understated cool. The intimate arrangements highlight her distinctive phrasing and relaxed vocal style.
- The album was released on March 1, 1961, by Grand Avenue Records. It features Connor in a more subdued, introspective setting than some of her earlier work. The recording showcases Connor's ability to imbue familiar tunes with a unique emotional resonance.
- This release arrived during a period when Connor had established herself as a respected interpreter of the Great American Songbook. It followed a string of successful albums that solidified her reputation in the jazz world.
- The album is characterized by its understated arrangements, allowing Connor's nuanced vocal performance to take center stage. Her approach to the material is marked by a subtle coolness and deep emotional connection.
Chris Connor is a jazz singer known for her vocal versatility and emotive delivery. She was a prominent figure in the cool jazz scene of the 1950s.
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A Jazz Date With Chris Connor1958
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys for Lovers1954
Chris1956
Chris Connor1956
Chris in Person1960
Chris Connor Sings Ballads of the Sad Café1959
Free Spirits1962
Sings Ballads of the Sad Cafe1959
I Miss You So1957
Sings Lullabys of Birdland1954
Sings Lullabys for Lovers1954
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not1956
