This 1954 collection finds Connor re-recording earlier material with a fresh, unadorned approach, showcasing her signature vocal cool. The album captures Connor in the early stages of her solo career, before her more famous Bethlehem and Atlantic releases.
- The album was recorded in New York City on August 25, 1954. It features backing musicians Joe Muir on drums, William "Bill" Anthony on bass, and Ralph Sharon on piano. The album was originally released on the Bethlehem Records label.
- This release features Connor revisiting songs she had previously recorded with Stan Kenton's orchestra. It was one of her earliest solo efforts after leaving the band.
- The album was later reissued on CD by RevOla Records.
Chris Connor was a jazz singer from New England who rose to prominence in the 1950s, known for her cool, intimate vocal style. At the time of "Lullabys of Birdland," she was transitioning from her work with Claude Thornhill's orchestra to establish a solo career.
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A Jazz Date With Chris Connor1958
A Portrait of Chris1961
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 for Lovers1954
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not1956
