ERNESTINE ANDERSON - MISS ERNESTINE ANDERSON (1967)
02. End Of A Love Affair
03. So Nice
04. Funny How Time Slips Away
05. Talk To Me Baby
06. Tears Have To Fall
07. Big Spender
08. What Did I Have That I Don’t Have
09. On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
10. I Fall In Love Too Easily
11. Feeling Good
12. Make It Another Old Fashioned Please
Ernestine Anderson – vocals
Bill Oliver, Johnny Scott – conductors
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - MY KINDA SWING (1959)
1.My Kinda Love
2.Trouble Is A Man
3.See See Rider
4.Moonlight In Vermont
5.Land Of Dreams
6.Black Moonlight
7.All My Life
8.Mound Bayou
9.I'll Never Be The Same
10.It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got Swing)
11.Lazy Afternoon
12.They Didn't Believe Me
Ernestine Anderson was 32 years old at the time of this 1960 session, not long before her career inexplicably fell into the doldrums. This album finds her in great form, supported by a cast of musicians including Clark Terry, Hank Jones, Yusef Lateef, Ernie Royal, Frank Rehak, and Kenny Burrell, with terrific arrangements by Ernie Wilkins. She achieves the perfect balance in her interpretation of "Trouble Is a Man," a masterful ballad written by Alec Wilder, and she's clearly in her element in the hard-rocking blues "See See Rider." Terry's striking trumpet almost provides a contrasting vocal alongside Anderson during "All My Life," while her understated approach to a quick run through "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" showcases Jones and Burrell. Lateef's oboe adds to the exotic flavor of "Lazy Afternoon."
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - LIVE FROM CONCORD TO LONDON (1978)
Don't Get Around Much Any MoreDownload & Buy
Days Of Wine And RosesDownload & Buy
Stormy MondayDownload & Buy
Am I BlueDownload & Buy
Take The 'A' Train
My RomanceDownload & Buy
SolitudeDownload & Buy
I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodDownload & Buy
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MeDownload & Buy
Take The 'A' Train
Love For Sale
The first half of this CD is quite historic -- 17½ minutes from Ernestine Anderson's comeback concert at the 1976 Concord Jazz Festival. One can feel excitement throughout the performance as the audience rediscovers the talented singer, who had not recorded in a decade. Four songs ("Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Stormy Monday" and a soulful "Am I Blue") have swinging and stimulating accompaniment by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jake Hanna, while a brief "Take the 'A' Train" has Anderson joined by Bill Berry's Big Band. The "London" half of the disc is from a year later and is more laidback and routine, although enjoyable. Backed by an English rhythm section, the singer interprets "My Romance," a four-song Duke Ellington medley, and "Love for Sale" in winning fashion. Overall, this is one of the best in Ernestine Anderson's string of Concord recordings.
- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Days Of Wine And RosesDownload & Buy
Stormy MondayDownload & Buy
Am I BlueDownload & Buy
Take The 'A' Train
My RomanceDownload & Buy
SolitudeDownload & Buy
I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodDownload & Buy
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MeDownload & Buy
Take The 'A' Train
Love For Sale
The first half of this CD is quite historic -- 17½ minutes from Ernestine Anderson's comeback concert at the 1976 Concord Jazz Festival. One can feel excitement throughout the performance as the audience rediscovers the talented singer, who had not recorded in a decade. Four songs ("Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Stormy Monday" and a soulful "Am I Blue") have swinging and stimulating accompaniment by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jake Hanna, while a brief "Take the 'A' Train" has Anderson joined by Bill Berry's Big Band. The "London" half of the disc is from a year later and is more laidback and routine, although enjoyable. Backed by an English rhythm section, the singer interprets "My Romance," a four-song Duke Ellington medley, and "Love for Sale" in winning fashion. Overall, this is one of the best in Ernestine Anderson's string of Concord recordings.
- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - BOOGIE DOWN (1989)
02 That Sunday, That Summer
03 Love Walked In
04 Only Trust Your Heart
05 Day By Day
06 Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You
07 Wait Till You See Him
08 One Mint Julep
09 Le Blues
Ernestine Anderson, who has mostly been recording with small groups ever since making a comeback in 1976, is in wonderful form for this date with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Co-led by altoist Jeff Clayton, it is the latter's arrangements that give this 18-piece big band its personality. Influenced by Thad Jones, Clayton's arranging style uses light rhythms, dense harmonies and surprising twists to keep the music consistently colorful; his treatment of "Love Walked In" is completely unpredictable yet quite logical and swinging. Anderson sounds perfectly happy with the busy charts and interprets the diverse material with warmth and swing.
-- Scott Yanow
GEORGE SHEARING & ERNESTINE ANDERSON - DEXTERITY (1987)
2. You Must Belive In Spring
3. Sakura Sakura (Cherry Blossom Nova)
4. Kojo No Tsuki
5. I Won't Dance
6. Long Ago And Far Away
7. Can't We Be Friends
8. As Long As I Live
9. Please Send Me Someone To Love
10. Duke Ellington Medley: Take The 'A' Train/In A Sentimental Mood/Just Squeeze Me...
11. Lullaby Of Birdland
For his first tour of Japan in 24 years, pianist George Shearing worked for the initial time with bassist Neil Swainson who soon afterward became a regular member of his duo. This Concord CD features Shearing and Swainson performing a variety of material including Charlie Parker's "Dexterity," "You Must Believe in Spring," a traditional Japanese melody and a couple of ballads. In addition, singer Ernestine Anderson sits in with the group on "As Long As I Live" and a typically soulful "Please Send Me Someone to Love" before the duo concludes the show (recorded at the second annual Fujitsu-Concord Jazz Festival) with a five-song Duke Ellington medley. A well-rounded and consistently enjoyable program.
- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - BLUES DUES & LOVE NEWS (1996)
2. All Blues
3. How Can I Sing A Love Song
4. You Were Always On My Mind
5. Only Trust Your Heart
6. Sister Moon
7. Don't Touch Me
8. Reach Out
9. Simply Love
10. The Thrill Is Gone
11. It Hurts To Be In Love
If you're not familiar with seasoned singer Ernestine Anderson's work, think of, say, early Nancy Wilson or present-day Marlena Shaw. Not that you would mistake her for either of them, but there is a stylistic kinship excellent control, mature jazz sound and feel, and great expressive ability, this veteran is still one of the best singers around.
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - A SONG FOR YOU (2009)
2. A Song for You
3. Make Someone Happy
4. Skylark
5. A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
6. Candy
7. Day by Day
8. For All We Know
Ernestine Anderson's recent concert appearances have been a revelation for those who consider themselves fans of the veteran jazz singer. The latest incarnation of a singer we've been listening to for decades is even more tightly focused, delivering every song with exactly what is needed. Some critics feel that Anderson has the widest emotional range of any jazz singer in the world. Here she is partnered with tenor sax master Houston Person in a program drawn from the Great American
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