Etta Jones – Something Nice (Remastered Edition) (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 36:42 minutes | 388 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Little Starlight Records
It’s always something nice when Etta Jones makes a record – but this one is especially so, thanks to some intimate small group backing from players who include Oliver Nelson, Lem Winchester, Wally Richardson, and Richard Wyands! The style is relatively intimate throughout – more late nite than some of Jones’ other records, in a way that really works well for her vocals, and takes her away from some of the crossover pop modes of her albums that sound a bit more like Gloria Lynne. Titles include “Easy Living”, “Through A Long And Sleepless Night”, “My Heart Tells Me”, “I Only Have Eyes For You”, “That’s All There Is To That”, “Love Is The Thing”, and “Canadian Sunset”.
“This album features singer Etta Jones during two recording sessions in 1960-1961. Jones is joined by two separate rhythm sections, and there is a guest appearance for tenor saxophonist Oliver Nelson (on “Easy Living”), two by vibraphonist Lem Winchester, and three from guitarist Wally Richardson. Influenced by Billie Holiday during this era, Jones is at her best during straightforward and sincere renditions of such songs as “My Heart Tells Me,” “Till There Was You,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” and “Canadian Sunset.” (Scott Yanow, AMG).
Tracklist:
1. Etta Jones – Through a Long and Sleepless Night (02:55)
2. Etta Jones – My Heart Tells Me (02:49)
3. Etta Jones – That’s All There Is to That (03:59)
4. Etta Jones – Till There Was You (02:07)
5. Etta Jones – I Only Have Eyes for You (03:13)
6. Etta Jones – Maybe You’ll Be There (03:40)
7. Etta Jones – Love Is the Thing (03:41)
8. Etta Jones – Almost Like Being in Love (02:41)
9. Etta Jones – Easy Living (04:54)
10. Etta Jones – Canadian Sunset (02:35)
11. Etta Jones – Fools Rush In (04:03)
