Chris Connor Sings Lullabys of Birdland

by Chris Connor

Chris Connor Sings Lullabys of Birdland cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1954
  • Label: Bethlehem
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:56
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a significant early milestone in her solo career, 'Chris Connor Sings Lullabys of Birdland' showcases the vocalist's signature husky tone and impeccable phrasing. Backed by the Ellis Larkins Trio, her understated, rhythmically deft delivery breathes new life into familiar repertoire. The release cemented her status as one of the premier voices of the cool jazz movement.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, ballad, female-vocals, crooning, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. I Hear Music
  2. What Is There to Say?
  3. Come Back to Sorrento
  4. Why Shouldn't I?
  5. Lullaby of Birdland
  6. Try a Little Tenderness
  7. All About Ronnie
  8. Spring Is Here

Credits

  • Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - primary artist
  • Chris Connor - primary artist, vocals
  • Beverly Peer - bass
  • Burt Goldblatt - cover, photography by
  • Everett Barksdale - guitar
  • Bill Coss - liner notes
  • Bob Garrity - performer [introduction]
  • Ellis Larkins - piano
  • Burton Lane - written-by
  • Frank Loesser - written-by
  • E.Y. Harburg - written-by
  • Vernon Duke - written-by
  • Ernesto de Curtis - written-by
  • Cole Porter - written-by
  • George Shearing - written-by
  • Harry Woods - written-by
  • James Campbell - written-by
  • Reginald Connelly - written-by
  • Joe Greene - written-by
  • Rodgers & Hart - written-by

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