The Janet Lawson Quintet

by Janet Lawson Quintet, Janet Lawson

Overview

One of the finest jazz singers to emerge in the late '70s, Janet Lawson has surprisingly only led two record sessions. A brilliant scatter and a consistently strong improviser, Lawson is joined on this 1980 LP by baritonist Roger Rosenberg (who also plays soprano and flute), pianist Bill O'Connell, bassist Ratzo Harris, and drummer Jimmy Madison. The highly appealing vocalist really digs into the six tunes, which include "Jitterbug Waltz," Blossom Dearie's "Sunday Afternoon," "'Round Midnight," and "So High." Lawson should be persuaded to record again. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/24/1994
Label:	Cambria
UPC:	0021475011018
Rank:	252734

Tracks

1. 'Round Midnight
2. Jitterbug Waltz
3. Sunday Afternoon
4. Nothin' Like You
5. Dreams Can Be
6. In a Sentimental Mood
7. Hot House
8. Better Get Hit in Yo' Soul
9. Out of This World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Janet Lawson   Primary Artist,Vocals,Voices,Percussion
Janet Lawson Quintet   Primary Artist
Ratzo Harris   Guest Artist,Bass (Acoustic),Bass
Jimmy Madison   Drums,Percussion
Bill O'Connell   Piano
Roger Rosenberg   Flute,Saxophone,Sax (Soprano),Sax (Baritone)
James Madison   Drums

Technical Credits

Charles Mingus   Composer
Tadd Dameron   Composer
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Dorough   Composer
Ira Gitler   Liner Notes
Irving Mills   Composer
Bill O'Connell   Arranger
Jack Perricone   Producer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Fats Waller   Composer
Janet Lawson Quintet   Performer
Janet Lawson   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Robert Vosgien   Preparation
Richard Maltby, Jr.   Composer
Roger Rosenberg   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Toshie Miyaki   Supervisor,Artwork
Randy Vieth   Design
Jeannie Pool   Producer
Len Saltzberg   Composer
Scott Frasier   Remixing
Fran Landesman   Composer
Manny Kurtz   Composer
Blossom Dearie   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Mark Berry   Engineer