Wednesday, September 2, 2009

CD of the Day - "Chris Connor: This Is Chris"

CD of the Day
Chris Connor: "This Is Chris" (CTI) 1955/1993

Digitally remastered CD reissue, on the CTI label, of Chris Connor's groundbreaking album "This Is Chris," originally produced by Creed Taylor (and engineered by the late Tom Dowd) for the Bethlehem label in 1955.
Featuring J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding (trombones), Herbie Mann (flute), Joe Puma (guitar) and the elegant rhythm section with Ralph Sharon (piano), Milt Hinton (bass) & Osie Johnson (drums).
Highlights: "Blame It On My Youth," "It's All Right With Me," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Trouble Is A Mane" (a killer version!), "The Thrill Is Gone," "I Concentrate On You" and "All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart."

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