ANN RICHARDS — Ann, Man! (1961-2002) Collectables Jazz Classics Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Ann Richards, an excellent singer who was married to Stan Kenton for a few years, only recorded a few solo albums before slipping away into obscurity. Ann, Man! is her most intimate date, a quartet set with trumpeter Jack Sheldon, guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Red Callender, and drummer Larry Bunker. Four of the songs (including "There's a Lull in My Life" and "You Go to My Head") are duets with Kessel. Richards shows off her versatility and sensitivity on this well-rounded set, swinging lightly and singing with restrained emotions. It is a pity that she did not have a prosperous career, for the talent was definitely there. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1        Yes Sir That's My Baby 3:22
Written-By – Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson
2        An Occasional Man 2:56
Written-By – Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
3        There's A Lull In My Life 3:52
Written-By – Harry Revel, Mack Gordon
4        The Masquerade Is Over 2:20
Written-By – Allie Wrubel, Herb Magidson
5        You Go To My Head
Written-By – Haven Gillespie, Fred Coots
6        Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby 2:40
Written-By – Billy Austin, Louis Jordan
7        And That's All 2:54
Written-By – Sister Rosetta Tharpe
8        Bewitched 4:03
Written-By – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
9        Evil Gal Blues 4:10
Written-By – Leonard Feather
10        Love Is A Word For The Blues 1:59
Written-By – Dick Hyman, Leonard Feather, Milt Raskin
11        How Do I Look In Blue 2:56
Written-By – Gene Roland, Johnny Richards
12        I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night 3:02
Written-By – Harold Adamson, Jimmy McHugh
Credits:
Bass – Red Callender
Drums – Larry Bunker
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Trumpet – Jack Sheldon
Vocals – Ann Richards