Betty Roch? - Lightly and Politely (1961)

Artist: Betty Roch?
Title Of Album: Lightly and Politely
Year Of Release: 1961
Label: OJC
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Format: Flac/Cue/Log/Artwork
Quality: Lossless
Total Time: 36:00
Total Size: 203 MB(+3%)

Tracklist


1. Someone to Watch over Me
2. Why Shouldn't I?
3. Jim
4. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
5. For All We Know
6. Rocks in My Bed
7. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
8. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
9. Maybe You'll Be There
10. I Had the Craziest Dream

personnel :

Phil DeLancie - Remastering
Joe Goldberg - Liner Notes
Rudy Lawless - Drums
Michel Mulia - Bass
Jimmy Neely - Piano
Wally Richardson - Guitar
Betty Roch? - Vocals
Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer

It is ironic that what is arguably singer Betty Rochй's finest all-around recording was also her last. For this session, which has been reissued in the OJC series on CD, Roche (backed by pianist Jimmy Neeley, guitarist Wally Richardson, bassist Michel Mulia, and drummer Rudy Lawless) improvises constantly and uplifts a variety of superior standards, including "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," "I Had the Craziest Dream," and three songs by her former boss, Duke Ellington. It's recommended, particularly to jazz fans not aware of Betty Roche's musical talents. ~ Scott Yanow

    Related Releases:     

Betty Davis - Nasty Gal (1975) [2002]

Etta Jones - Hollar!(2001)

Betty Carter & Trio - I Didn't Know What Time It Was (1993)

Betty Roche - Singin' & Swingin'(1960)

Betty Wright - The Very Best Of Betty Wright (2000)

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