Blossom Dearie: Give Him The Ooh-La La (Verve Vault Series) 1LP etjs-99.1 this album is the gift

this album is the gift that will keep on giving

” and “Naima” — and the orchestral setting underscores why Farmer was regarded as one of the era’s most elegant and expressive horn players

The band delivers dynamic performances of four expansive original pieces by Moncur: “Air Raid

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Teaming with arranger Gil Evans and producer Creed Taylor

Blossom Dearie: Give Him The Ooh-La La (Verve Vault Series) 1LP etjs-99.1 this album is the giftVerve, 1958 Give Him The Ooh La La, released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Dearies signature blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, the session features Dearie on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jo Jones. The program includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Nol Coward, along with two Dearie co