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Another in the superior series of LPs Blossom Dearie recorded for Verve in the late '50s, MY GENTLEMAN FRIEND finds the cabaret-jazz maven joined by guitarist Kenny Burrell and her husband at the time, Belgian saxophonist-flutist Bobby Jaspar, who accompanies Blossom on just a few French-language tunes--"Chez Moi," the swinging "Boum," and a lovely impressionist ballad called "L'Etang," all of which she manages with aplomb. Dearie always chose her reperoire carefully so there are almost no typical standards here. Still she excels on Cy Coleman's "You Fascinate Me So," with its deft, witty lyrics by the great Carolyn Leigh. Closing the set is her plaintive version of the Gershwin's "Someone To Watch Over Me." The singer's self-accompanying piano work is excellent throughout.
Recorded at Nola Studios, New York, New York on May 21 & 22, 1959. Originally released on Verve (2125). Includes liner notes by Lawrence D. Stewart.
Personnel: Blossom Dearie (vocals, piano); Bobby Jaspar (flute); Kenny Burrell (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Ed Thigpen (drums).
My Gentleman Friend Music Blossom Dearie My Gentleman Friend Songs My Gentleman Friend Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Someone To Watch Over Me
I don't know why this closing Gershwin track WORKS SO WELL with the rest of the jazz caberet selections included on this CD, IT JUST DOES!
Beathy intonation and perfect diction make this the best late-nite speaker-test disk for a true out-of-body experience when listening at home. A lot of musical talent gives the group some room to experiment and even find lyrical phrasing not typically tried before. More, more, more!
Submitted by martin.montes (Bedford, TX)
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Finally, the good people at Verve have freed this fine recording from the vault. The incomperable Ms. Blossom continues her recording genius on this album. The stand out track on this recording is undoubtedly "Someone To Watch Over Me" which is recorded quietly with Blossom sitting at the piano and being accompanied by a muted combo on drums and bass. It is Blossom at her best and has been included on Verve compilations on several occasions. "My Gentleman Friend", "It's Too Good To Talk About Now", and "You Fascinate Me So" are also fabulous songs well suited to Ms. Dearie's sweet voice. "L'Etang", "chez Moi", and "Boum" could be considered an homage to her days with the french singing group 'The Blue Stars'. If you are a fan of Blossom Dearie, jazz cabaret, or just good music, you will enjoy this album.
Submitted by flyingdutchman (San Antonio, TX USA)
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