With its intimate, closing-time atmosphere and thoughtful performances,
Introducing Milli Vernon boasts a maturity and honesty that cut
surprisingly deep -- despite Vernon's relative anonymity, she's a
compelling vocalist with a genuine sense of style and drama. Of course,
it's the names below the title -- trumpeter Ruby Braff, guitarist Jimmy
Raney, and pianist Dave McKenna among them -- that many jazz buffs will
find most appealing, and while their contributions are firmly within the
Storyville label's signature style, the session's overall emphasis and
atmosphere and mood means their contributions are largely subordinate to
Vernon's voice. That said, this is a solid album, even if some of the
material is a bit too slight; given the right song, like "I Don't Know
What Kind of Blues I've Got," Vernon excels. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist:
1 Weep For The Boy 2:27
2 Moments Like This 2:17
3 Spring Is Here 3:04
4 St. James Infirmary 2:54
5 My Ship 3:21
6 This Year's Kisses 2:11
7 Moon Ray 3:09
8 Everything But You 2:43
9 Every Time 3:10
10 Blue Rain 2:59
11 I Don't Know What Kind Of Blues I've Got 2:46
12 I Guess I'll Have To Hang My Tears Out To Dry 3:38
Credits:
Bass – Wyatt Reuther
Drums – Jo Jones
Guitar – Jimmy Raney
Piano – Dave McKenna
Trumpet – Ruby Braff
Vocals – Milli Vernon
