WESLA WHITFIELD — In My Life (2005) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Wesla Whitfield has long had one of the most beautiful voices in jazz and cabaret music. She usually sticks to the lyrics and melodies, but even when a tune has been recorded scores of times through the years, her version tends to be definitive and full of unexpected beauty. Accompanied on this outing by her husband, pianist Mike Greensill, and bassist John Wiitala, Whitfield performs 15 ballads, mostly at slower tempos with a couple songs taken at a faster pace for variety. Among the many high points are fresh renditions of "Tea for Two," "Autumn in New York," "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams," "But Beautiful," and "Some Other Time." All of Wesla Whitfield's recordings are recommended, and In My Life is an excellent place to start exploring her music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.        Tea For Two 3:31
Written-By – I. Ceasar, V. Youmans
2.        I Have Dreamed 3:54
Written-By – O. Hammerstein II / R. Rodgers
3.        In My Life 3:11
Written-By – J. Lennon / P. McCartney
4.        When The Children Are Asleep 3:48
Written-By – O. Hammerstein II / R. Rodgers
5.        Where Is Love? 2:12
Written-By – L. Bart
6.        A Beautiful Friendship 4:10
Written-By – D. Kahn, S. Styne
7.        Autumn In New York 5:09
Written-By – V. Duke
8.        Street Of Dreams 3:23
Written-By – S. Lewis, V. Young
9.        In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning 3:19
Written-By – B. Hilliard, D. Mann
10.        Young And Foolish 3:06
Written-By – A. Hague, A. Horwitt
11.        Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams 4:38
Written-By – B. Moll, H. Barris, T. Koehler
12.        But Beautiful 2:52
Written-By – J. Burke / J. Van Heusen
13.        You Don't Know What Love Is 4:55
Written-By – D. Raye, G. De Paul
14.        I'll Be Tired Of You 3:13
Written-By – A. Schwartz, E.Y. Harburg
15.        Some Other Time 5:29
Written-By – B. Comden / A. Green, L. Bernstein
Credits :  
Bass – John Wiitala
Piano, Arranged By – Mike Greensill
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Vocals – Wesla Whitfield

WESLIA WHITFIELD — My Shining Hour : A Harold Arlen Songbook (1997) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Wesla Whitfield has a beautiful voice; the ability to sing long, unwavering notes; and a fairly straight but lightly swinging style. She sticks to the music of Harold Arlen throughout this delightful set. Assisted by pianist/arranger Michael Greensill, cornetist Warren Vache, bassist Michael Moore, and drummer Colin Bailey, Whitfield sounds at the peak of her powers on such tunes as "Let's Fall in Love," "Happy As the Day Is Long," "As Long As I Live," and even "Ding, Dong the Witch Is Dead." Highly recommended.  Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Out Of This World    4:16
2.    Let's Fall In Love    2:31
3.    My Shining Hour    2:35
Medley    (5:10)
4a    It's Only A Paper Moon    
4b    This Time The Dream's On Me    
5.    Happy As The Day Is Long    2:47
6.    Moanin' In The Mornin'    5:49
7.    As Long As I Live    4:20
8.    I Wonder What Became Of Me    3:48
9.    Ill Wind    4:14
10.    Over The Rainbow    6:34
11.    Ding, dong The Witch Is Dead    3:14
12.    What's Good About Goodbye    4:40
13.    Let's Take The Long Way Home    3:49
14.    Someone At Last    2:39
15.    One For My Baby    5:16
Credits :
Bass – Michael Moore 
Cornet – Warren Vaché
Drums – Colin Bailey
Piano, Arranged By – Mike Greensill
Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
Vocals, Liner Notes – Wesla Whitfield