ANN RICHARDS - The Many Moods Of Ann Richards (1960-2012) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As its title promises, The Many Moods of Ann Richards captures the singer in a series of different contexts and styles--precisely the kind of project that could amount to little more than a patchwork mess in the hands of a lesser talent. But arrangers Ralph Carmichael, Bill Holman and Tak Shindo all prove sympathetic collaborators, spotlighting Richards' smoldering vocals in milieus that perfectly complement her lusty vibrato--for all their cosmetic differences, Holman's cool jazz sensibilities and Shindo's Far East exotica boast a comparably sensual atmosphere, and Richards seizes the moment with a series of assured, intelligent performances that prove her versatility and consistency.  by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist
1.   By Myself  2:24
Written-By – Arthur Schwartz - Howard Dietz  
2.   Be Easy, Be Tender  3:35
Written-By – Joe Greene
3.   Where Did You Go? (Jordu)  2:34
Written-By – Duke Jordan, Norman Mapp
4.   I'm Gonna Laugh  4:25
Written-By – Cy Coleman, Joseph Allen McCarthy
5.   I Gotta Have You  2:18
Written-By – Arnold Horwitt, Richard Lewine
6.   Lazy Afternoon  4:12
Written-By – Jerome Morass, John Latouche
7.   Something's Coming  2:48
Written-By – Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
8.   Everytime  3:28
Written-By – Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
9.   When The Sun Comes Out  3:17
Written-By – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
10.   Poor Little Extra Girl  3:04
Written-By – Mel Torme  
11.   Seasons Reasons  3:04
Written-By – Joe Greene
12.   I'm Late  1:24
Written-By – Bob Hilliard, Sammy Fain
Credits
Arranged By, Conductor – Bill Holman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12), Ralph Carmichael (tracks: 4, 8, 10), Tak Shindo (tracks: 6)
Vocals – Ann Richards

ANN RICHARDS - Ann, Man! (1961-2002) Mp3

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. by Scott Yanow
Credits:

Bass – Red Callender
Drums – Larry Bunker
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Trumpet – Jack Sheldon
Vocals – Ann Richards