Una Mae Carlisle, who gained a bit of recognition in the 1930s for being a protégée of Fats Waller, was a talented pianist and a personable vocalist. Unfortunately, ill health resulted in her having to take several periods off of the music scene, retiring prematurely in 1954, and passing away in 1956 at the age of 50. All of her recordings as a leader are now available on three Classics CDs, of which this is the final one. These 25 selections were all formerly quite rare. Carlisle is featured with a Fats Waller-type combo on a four-song session, backed by one group that includes both organ and accordion, purely as a singer in units organized by Bob Chester and Don Redman, and on six three-song medleys from 1950 that put more of an emphasis on her piano playing. Despite the diversity, this program holds one's interest throughout and has its share of high points, displaying the musical talents of the nearly forgotten Una Mae Carlisle. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Una Mae Carlisle– The Rest Of My Life 2:44
2 Una Mae Carlisle– That Glory Day 2:42
3 Una Mae Carlisle With Orchestra– That's My Man 2:56
4 Una Mae Carlisle With Orchestra– If It Ain't Mine 2:38
5 Una Mae Carlisle With Orchestra– I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby 2:33
6 Una Mae Carlisle With Orchestra– Throw It Out Your Mind 2:40
7 Una Mae Carlisle– Stop Goin' Through The Motions 2:52
8 Una Mae Carlisle With Alan Holmes And His New Tones– Tonight Be Tender To Me 2:40
9 Una Mae Carlisle With Alan Holmes And His New Tones– Ohi-Ohio Boogie 2:55
10 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– Frenzy 3:09
11 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– I Bought Myself A Book 2:26
12 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– The Best Idea You Had 2:14
13 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– Mad About Love 2:06
14 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– We've All Got A Lesson To Learn 2:37
15 Una Mae Carlisle With Bob Chester And His Orchestra– Three Little Bugs 2:35
16 Una Mae Carlisle Orchestra Under The Direction Of Don Redman– Tired Hands 2:46
17 Una Mae Carlisle Orchestra Under The Direction Of Don Redman– Strange 3:00
18 Una Mae Carlisle Orchestra Under The Direction Of Don Redman– Long 2:51
19 Una Mae Carlisle Orchestra Under The Direction Of Don Redman– Gone 3:08
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (3:13)
20.1 – There's Something About The Boogie
20.2 – A One Minute Journey To Boogieland
20.3 – Una's Boogie
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (2:44)
21.1 – A Rhythm Mood
21.2 – Escape To Nowhere
21.3 – Jumpin' With The Stars
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (2:31)
22.1 – Trouble Waters
22.2 – War
22.3 – Democracy Triumphant
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (2:28)
23.1 – The Great Mesmer
23.2 – Hypnotized
23.3 – Piano Magic
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (2:37)
24.1 – Forgive Me For Getting Forgetful
24.2 – Good Better Best
24.3 – Baby Please Be Good To Me
Una Mae Carlisle And Her Piano Medley (3:05)
25.1 – Do
25.2 – Doodle Doo
25.3 – Perfectly
Credits :
Accordion – Dominic Cortese (tracks: 8, 9)
Alto Saxophone – George Dorsey (tracks: 16 to 19)
Band – Unknown Artist (tracks: 7)
Baritone Saxophone – Leo Balandyl (tracks: 14, 15)
Bass – Billy Taylor Sr. (tracks: 16 to 19), Cedric Hardwick (tracks: 1, 2), Cedric Wallace (tracks: 3 to 6), Johnny Chance (tracks: 10 to 15), Michael Storme (tracks: 8, 9)
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone – Saul Pace (tracks: 10 to 15)
Drums – Harold Marquess (tracks: 8, 9), Jo Jones (tracks: 16 to 19), Nat Ray (tracks: 10 to 15), Wilmore "Slick" Jones (tracks: 3 to 6), Wallace Bishop (tracks: 1, 2)
Guitar – Jimmy Shirley (tracks: 3 to 6)
Organ – Peter Sacripanti (tracks: 8, 9)
Piano – Gene DiNovi (tracks: 10 to 15), Herbert Sweet (2) (tracks: 8, 9), Linton Garner (tracks: 16 to 19), Una Mae Carlisle (tracks: 1 to 9, 20 to 25)
Rhythm Section – Unknown Artist (tracks: 20 to 25)
Tenor Saxophone – Gene Sedric (tracks: 3 to 6), George Nicholas (3) (tracks: 16 to 19), Walter "Foots" Thomas (tracks: 1, 2)
Trombone – Herbert Wingfield (tracks: 10 to 15), Trummy Young (tracks: 1, 2)
Trumpet – Alec Fila (tracks: 14, 15), Dick Vance (tracks: 16 to 19), Doc Cheatham (tracks: 1, 2), Johnny Letman (tracks: 3 to 6), Riley Norris (tracks: 10 to 13)
Vocals – Una Mae Carlisle 
