This LP finds Sarah Vaughan backed by big-band and string arrangements from Quincy Jones that could easily have been used for a Frank Sinatra date. Vaughan's voice is typically wondrous and sometimes a bit excessive on the ballads (some may find her slightly overblown version of "Maria" a bit difficult to sit through), but in top form on the more swinging numbers. In the repertoire are such tunes as "The Best Is Yet to Come," "The Second Time Around" and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads." More of a middle-of-the-road pop date than a creative jazz session (the personnel is not given), the set is not essential but should please those who love the sound of Vaughan's remarkable voice. The final two "bonus" numbers ("One Mint Julep" and "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean") were originally released as a single. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. You're Mine You (4:03)
2. The Best Is Yet to Come (2:55)
3. Witchcraft (3:01)
4. So Long (2:57)
5. The Second Time Around (3:45)
6. I Could Write a Book (2:26)
7. Maria (3:16)
8. Baubles, Bangles and Beads (3:40)
9. Fly Me to the Moon (2:59)
10. Moonglow (2:33)
11. Invitation (2:21)
12. On Green Dolphin Street (3:07)
13. One Mint Julep (2:51)
14. Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean (2:45)
15. Gone with the Wind (3:30)
16. Day by Day (3:12)
17. Please Be Kind (3:17)
18. Live for Love (3:26)
19. I'll Close My Eyes (3:42)
20. Misty (3:05)
21. The Midnight Sun Will Never Set (2:53)
22. That's All (3:33)
23. I'm Lost (3:42)
24. Love Me (3:15)
25. The Thrill Is Gone (2:30)
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – Quincy Jones
Orchestra – Quincy Jones And His Orchestra
Vocals – Sarah Vaughan
Notas :
Sarah Vaughan (vocals) Orchestra arranged & conducted by Quincy Jones
New York, early January 1962. Original sessions produced by Teddy Reig.
*Bonus tracks (13-14): Same personnel and date, but not included on the original LP. Originally issued in 1962 on the 45rpm single Roulette 4413
**Bonus Album (15-25): Vaughan and Violins
Sarah Vaughan (vocals). Orchestra & Strings conducted & arranged by Quincy Jones
Paris, France, July 7, 8 & 12, 1958. Original sessions produced by Jack Tracy
On the cover: Sarah Vaughan and Quincy Jones at Jone's Paris home, July 27, 1958
Photos © by Jean-Pierre Leloir
