Alexandria the Great

by Lorez Alexandria

Overview

Lorez Alexandria has not received her due as a jazz singer, probably due in part to her long layoff from recording (11 years) for nationally distributed labels following these 1964 studio sessions for Impulse! But the vocalist is in top form throughout each of these three sessions, each with a different group of musicians. Her soulful singing also hints at her gospel background in places, though her clear enunciation, ability to swing, and touch of charm make her a delight to hear. Most of the arrangements are fairly concise, so the longer tracks shine just a bit brighter. Her swinging take of "Get Me to the Church On Time" is playful, while her soulfulness comes across in the snappy take of "I'm Through With Love," the latter featuring guitarist Ray Crawford. This is an excellent introduction to a fine vocalist worthy of much wider recognition. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/2023
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031592663
Rank:	75057

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lorez Alexandria   Primary Artist,Vocals,Finger Snaps
Jimmy Cobb   Guest Artist,Drums
Bud Shank   Guest Artist,Flute,Soloist
Paul Horn   Guest Artist,Flute,Soloist,Sax (Alto)
Wynton Kelly   Guest Artist,Piano,Soloist
Ray Crawford   Soloist,Guitar
Al McKibbon   Bass
Paul Chambers   Bass
Victor Feldman   Piano,Vibraphone

Technical Credits

Frederick Loewe   Composer
Frank Loesser   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Thiele   Producer,Liner Notes
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Guy Wood   Composer
Bryan Koniarz   Producer
Gus Kahn   Composer
Harry Ruby   Composer
Fud Livingston   Composer
Ken Druker   Executive Producer
Carolyn Leigh   Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Matty Malneck   Composer
Bill Marx   Arranger
Roger Marshutz   Cover Photo,Photography
Hollis King   Art Direction
Joe Lebow   Liner Design
Mark Cooper Smith   Production Assistant
Sherniece Smith   Art Producer
Hideaki Nishimura   Mastering
Joseph Livingston   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Alan Jay Lerner   Composer
Cy Coleman   Composer
Rube Bloom   Composer
Tutti Camarata   Producer,Original Recording Producer
Robert Flynn   Cover Design
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Lorez Alexandria   Liner Notes
Robert Mellin   Composer