This 1960 collection captures Monroe's jazz-inflected vocal stylings, showcasing her surprising talent on a selection of standards.
- The album was produced by George Avakian, a jazz producer who had previously worked with Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck.
- The recordings were made in March 1958, two years before the album's release, with sessions featuring jazz musicians like Shorty Rogers and André Previn.
- The album reached number 104 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer who became a prominent sex symbol and one of the most popular cultural icons of the 20th century. In 1960, she was at the height of her fame, having recently starred in "Some Like It Hot" and preparing for her final completed film, "The Misfits."
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