ALICE BABS / NILS LINDBERG - Don't Be Blue (2001) Mp3

Back in 1939, Alice Babs as a 15-year-old became Sweden's most popular swing/jazz singer. Sixty-two years later, she was semi-retired but still in excellent voice for this CD. Babs' voice is still quite steady and recognizable throughout this swinging set. Joined by pianist/arranger Nils Lindberg's Third Saxes Galore (an octet with five saxophonists), Babs is in fine form on such songs as "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," "Portrait of Django," "Takin' a Chance on Love," "I Could Write a Book," and "Thank You for Everything" (a vocalized version of Billy Strayhorn's "Lotus Blossom"). This CD is a surprise success, and an excellent later statement from a legendary European singer. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    I Didn't Know What Time It Was 4:28
Music By, Lyrics By – Rodgers & Hart
2    If I Were Eve 5:08
Lyrics By – Margo Guryan
Music By – John Lewis
3    Portrait Of Django 4:21
Lyrics By – Susan Birkenhead
Music By – John Lewis
4    Song For The Dreamer 3:25
Lyrics By – Margo Guryan
Music By – John Lewis
5    Baroque Stomp 3:24
Arranged By – Nils Lindberg, Olle Lindberg
Music By – Olle Lindberg
6    As You Are 5:55
Lyrics By – Red Mitchell
Music By – Nils Lindberg
7    Taking A Chance On Love 3:28
Lyrics By – John Latouche, Ted Fetter
Music By – Vernon Duke
8    Marit's Song (Marit's Visa) 3:29
Adapted By (Text) – Lotta Ahlin
Lyrics By – Rune Lindström
Music By – Nils Lindberg
9    I Could Write A Book 3:27
Music By, Lyrics By – Rodgers & Hart
10    Vocalise 3:59
Music By – Nils Lindberg
11    In A Mellow Tone 4:24
Lyrics By – Milt Gabler
Music By – Duke Ellington
12    Thank You For Everything (Lotus Blossom) 3:01
Lyrics By – Edmund Anderson
Music By – Billy Strayhorn
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Hans Åkesson
Arranged By – Nils Lindberg, Olle Lindberg (faixas: 5)
Baritone Saxophone – Peter Gullin
Bass – Jan Adefelt
Drums – Bengt Stark
Orchestra – Nils Lindberg Third Saxes Galore
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Anders Paulsson
Tenor Saxophone – Joakim Milder, Krister Andersson
Vocals – Alice Babs