60otaku2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for the comment, SAChopMaster! I think this LP record "Helen Merrill" is one of the jazz albums until now which is popular a lot in Japan. Otaku2^^

SAChopMaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I haphazardly found the Japanese import CD of this album 10 years ago at a rummage sale. She's up there with Ella, Nina, and all the greats. One of my very favorites.

55racer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

One sexy sounding singer!

60otaku2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You're welcome, scharwenka1850! Otaku2 (^o^)b

scharwenka1850 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've heard a few songs that she recorded. What a great singer. What a great addition to this website. Thanks.

60otaku2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You're welcome, caponsacchi! I agree to your opinion about Jimmy Jones. He was a excellent pianist as accompanist of some singers. Otaku2^^

caponsacchi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks. Clifford recorded 3 albums with female singers, Sarah and Dinah being the other 2. I'd never heard this one. Merrill is even more understated than Peggy Lee or Billie Holiday. The pianist, Jimmy Jones, is the right accompanist for her, though he also toured with Sarah and is perfect on recordings with Sonny Stitt, never getting in anyone's way. Later he was Nancy Wilson's arranger-accompanist.

60otaku2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you for the comment, soffiemae2! Otaku2^^

soffiemae2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Absolutely terrific, what a combo, each one wonderful on their very own. Good stuff never dies! I loved them both. wish I could have this on CD.

jazzfanjohn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What a superb artist - that unique timbre!