Holly Cole Trio - Don't Smoke In Bed (2LP, 200g, 45RPM)
Vocals – Holly Cole [click here to see more vinyl featuring Holly Cole]
Bass – David Piltch
Harmonica – Howard Levy (B1, B3, D2)
Lap Steel Guitar – David Lindley (A2)
Percussion – Art Avalos (C2), David Piltch
Piano – Aaron Davis
Saxophone – Joe Henderson (C1)
Strings – Atis Bankas, Brian Epperson, Carol Fujino, Charles Elliot, Christopher Redfield, Joel Quarrington, Katherine Palyga, Marc Sabat, Mark Skazinetsky, Martoni Loomer, Mary Carol Nugent, Mihai Tetel, Nicole Zarry, Paul Meyer, Simon Fryer, Susan Lipchak, Young Dae Park
Conductor – Glenn Morely
Arranged by Aaron Davis, David Piltch, Holly Cole
2 LPs, Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : black
Speed : 45RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Alert Records
Recorded at Langley Sound
Engineered by Leanne Ungar
Produced by David Was
Remastered by Bernie Grundman
Originally released in 1993
Reissued in 2019
Tracks :
Side A:
- I Can See Clearly Now
- Don't Let The Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart
Side B:
- Get Out Of Town
- So And So
- The Tennessee Waltz
Side C:
- Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday
- Blame It On My Youth
- Ev'rything I've Got
Side D:
- Je Ne T'Aime Pas
- Cry (If You Want To)
- Que Sera Sera
- Don't Smoke In Bed
Awards :
TAS Super LP List! Special Merit: Informal
Reviews :
"Superlative, small-group jazz, as definitive a recipe for audiophile acceptance as a concept gets, this absolute stunner from 1993 has long demonstrated the worth of a sound system at shows. Remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl, it delivers immediate satisfaction on every level, a rare case of the music matching the sonics. Silky sound, seductive vocals, refreshing reworkings of 'I Can See Clearly Now,' 'The Tennesee Waltz' (covered so many times that it's a miracle one can find a new delivery), a cheeky but sincere 'Que Sera Sera' — this is a no-brainer purchase on every level: it's why we love LPs." Ken Kessler, Hi Fi News, May 2019
"Holly Cole explores a number of styles on her second album, Don't Smoke in Bed, without overreaching her grasp. Adding pop, blues, country, and a French ballad to her standard, low-key jazz, Cole demonstrates that not only does she have impeccable taste, but she has the talent to make all of the material sound convincing." AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic 4/5 , Discogs 4.38/5 , Hi Fi News : Sound Quality: 90%