Recorded Universal Apr 2-3, 1958
Verve 1981
Jazz
Anita O'Day, whose singing career began in the big band era, was in the prime of her life when she recorded this LP for Verve in 1958. Amazingly, "Winners" was cut in only two days of that year, April 2 & 3, with Russ Garcia and His Orchestra on the first day (tracks 7-12), and the band of Marty Paich on the second (tracks 1-6). This CD has so many great cuts, it could have been called "The Very Best of Anita." "Take the A Train," "Peanut Vendor" and "Frenesi" are especially good. This is, without question, one of the best female vocalist recordings out there.
By J. BURGESON.
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The "Winners" of the title refers to the poll-winning bandleaders and composers associated with the songs she chose to cover here. Many of the songs are best known as instrumentals, so it's a fresh experience to hear Anita tackle the tunes vocally. Where lyrics are in short supply, she toys with the melody in her scat phrases. So even with the sketchiest parts to sing, she will hold your interest because, as always, Anita can play with the form of a tune as well as any man with a horn.
Try "Four Brothers" and "Frenesi" to hear her give-and-take with the band.
The 12 tracks from the original LP were recorded in April 1958; the first half of the program arranged by Marty Paich, the second half by Russ Garcia.
By Michael St John.
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Jim Amlotte- Trombone
Georgie Auld- Sax (Tenor)
Milt Bernhart- Trombone
Buddy Bregman
Larry Bunker- Percussion
Conte Candoli- Trumpet
Pete Candoli- Trumpet
Bill Catalano- Trumpet
Jules Chaiken- Trumpet
Bob Cooper- Sax (Tenor)
Bill Dowdy- Drums
Jack DuLong- Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass)
Harry "Sweets" Edison- Trumpet
Lloyd Elliott- Trombone
Bob Enevoldsen- Trombone
The Russell Garcia- Orchestra Performer
Herb Geller- Sax (Alto)
Phil Gilbert Trumpet
Jimmy Giuffre- Sax (Baritone)
Conrad Gozzo- Trumpet
Gene Harris- Piano
Al Hendrickson- Guitar
Lonnie Hewitt- Piano
Richie Kamuca- Sax (Tenor)
Lee Katzman- Trumpet
Red Kelly- Bass
Barney Kessel- Guitar
Kent Larsen- Trombone
Archie LeCoque- Trombone
Mel Lewis- Drums
Ray Linn- Trumpet
Joe Masters- Piano
Billy May- Orchestra Performer
Joe Mondragon- Bass
Lennie Niehaus- Sax (Alto)
Sam Noto- Trumpet
Anita O'Day- Vocals
Marty Paich- Piano, Arranger, Conductor
Bill Perkins- Sax (Tenor)
John Poole- Drums
Johnny Rae- Drums
George Roberts- Trombone
Frank Rosolino- Trombone
Freddie Schreiber- Bass
Richard Seidel CD Preparation
Bud Shank- Sax (Alto)
Kenny Shroyer- Trombone
Andy Simpkins- Bass
Paul Smith- Piano
Alvin Stoller- Drums, Sax (Baritone)
Cal Tjader- Vibraphone
Larry Woods- Bass
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A1. Take the 'A' Train
A2. Tenderly
A3. Interlude [Night in Tunisia]
A4. Four
A5. Early Autumn
A6. Four Brothers
B1. Sing, Sing, Sing
B2. My Funny Valentine
B3. Frenesi
B4. Body and Soul
B5. What's Your Story Morning Glory
B6. Peanut Vendor
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