Beverly Kenney Sings For Johnny Smith (Mono, Edition Japonaise)
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Beverly Kenney - vocals
Bob Pancoast – piano & celeste
Johnny Smith – guitar
Knobby Totah – bass
Mousie Alexander – drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Optimal Media GmbH
Label : Roost
Original Label : Roost
Recorded in New York City, 1955
Produced by Teddy Reig
Lacquer Cut by Katsutoshi Kitamura at Warner Music Mastering
Cover photo by Herman Leonard
Liner notes by Barry Ulanov
Reissued in March 2019
Tracks :
Side A:
- Surrey With The Fringe On Top
- Tis' Autumn
- Looking For A Boy
- I'll Know My Love (Greensleeves)
- Destination Moon
- Ball & Chain (Sweet Lorraine)
Side B:
- Almost Like Being In Love
- Stairway To The Stars
- There Will Never Be Another You
- This Little Town Is Paris
- Moe's Blues
- Snuggled On Your Shoulder
“Beverly Kenney was one of the most promising new jazz singers of the mid-'50s. Unfortunately, she did not live long and recorded just three albums as a leader. This particular LP reissue, a quartet date with guitarist Johnny Smith, pianist Bob Pancoast, bassist Knobby Totah, and drummer Mousie Alexander, is a real gem, with Kenney heard in top form. Her version of "Destination Moon" is quite delightful, and other highlights include "Tis' Autumn," "Almost Like Being in Love," "There Will Never Be Another You," and "Snuggled on Your Shoulder," even if "Ball and Chain" (a renamed "Sweet Lorraine") does not quite cut it. Beverly Kenney had great potential and deserves to be remembered today.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow