Chris

by Chris Connor

Overview

Released in 1957 after Chris Connor departed the Bethlehem label for Atlantic, Chris is actually compiled from several different sessions recorded in 1953 and 1954, the year she debuted with two 10" LPs, the Ellis Larkins-assisted Sings Lullabies of Birdland, and Sings Lullabies for Lovers accompanied by the Vinnie Burke Quintet. The 1957 LP borrows equally from both, opening with a signature tune from her Stan Kenton days, "All About Ronnie," also a highlight of Birdland, and then featuring swinging, accordion-based versions of "Lush Life" and "Out of This World" from Lovers. Also featured are some big-band numbers recorded with arranger Sy Oliver in 1953, including the magnificent "Indian Summer," "Misers Serenade," and "Everything I Love." ~ Richard Mortifoglio

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Ultra Vybe
UPC:	4526180699620
Rank:	251688

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chris Connor   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ellis Larkins Trio   Primary Artist
Vinnie Burke Jazz String Quartet   Primary Artist
Ralph Sharon Group   Primary Artist
Sy Oliver   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Joe Puma   Guest Artist,Guitar
Ralph Sharon   Guest Artist,Piano
Vinnie Burke   Guest Artist
J.J. Johnson   Guest Artist,Trombone
Ellis Larkins   Guest Artist
Kai Winding   Guest Artist,Trombone
Herbie Mann   Guest Artist,Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Milt Hinton   Bass
Osie Johnson   Drums

Technical Credits

Tom Moulton   Remastering
Frank Loesser   Composer
Burton Lane   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Rick Essig   Remastering
Bart Howard   Composer
Burt Goldblatt   Cover Design
Vinnie Burke Jazz String Quartet   Performer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Joseph F. Laredo   Liner Notes
Jack Val   Composer
Victor Herbert   Composer
Greg Vaughn   Remastering
Joe Greene   Composer