Lorez Alexandria (6)

LOREZ ALEXANDRIA - SINGS THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER VOL 2 (1984)

01. Skylark

02. Mandy Is Two

03. Love's Got Me In A Lazy Mood

04. Too Marvelous For Words

05. This Time The Dream's On Me

06. Harlem butterfly

07. P.S. I Love You

08. Come Rain Or Come Shine

Gildo Mahones-PianoAndy Simpkins-BassCarl Burnette-DrumsLorez Alexandria-VocalsHerman Riley-Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)

Lorez Alexandria's Discovery/Trend output of the 1980s was fairly consistent, but the veteran jazz vocalist outdid herself with her three-volume tribute to Johnny Mercer. Dedicating three albums to one composer might seem excessive, but when the composer is someone as prolific as Mercer and the singer is as fine an interpreter of lyrics as Alexandria, it doesn't seem so excessive after all. On Vol. 2: Harlem Butterfly, Alexandria applies her interpretive powers to such famous songs as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Too Marvelous for Words," "Skylark," and, of course, "Harlem Butterfly." Also quite memorable is Alexandria's version of "Mandy Is Two," a song that was written for Mercer's daughter Amanda. "Mandy Is Two" isn't in a class with "Laura" -- and it isn't well known enough to be considered a standard -- but it's a sweet and affectionate tune that parents can relate to. On this CD, Lorez has solid backing from L.A. pianist Gildo Mahones, whose quartet also includes saxman Herman Riley, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Carl Burnette. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi

 

LOREZ ALEXANDRIA - SINGS THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER Vol 3 (1984)

01 - tangerine

02 - bittersweet

03 - i'm old fashioned

04 - when the world was young

05 - any place i hang my hat is

06 - that old black magic

07 - namely you

08 - midnight sun

09 - i'm building up to an awful

10 - day in, day out

11 - the days of wine and roses

12 - travelin' light

13 - i remember you

14 - my shining hour

Andy Simpkins-BassMike Wofford- PianoCarl Burnette-DrumsLorez Alexandria- VocalsHerman Riley-Flute, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)

LOREZ ALEXANDRIA - MAY I COME IN? (1990)

1.I Can Dream, Can't I?

2.Are You With Me?

3.Day It Rained

4.May I Come in?

5.You Don't Know What Love Is
6.Wave

7.I Wish I Knew Lorez 

8.Sweet Pumpkin

9.What are you doing the rest of your life?

Personnel: Lorez Alexandria (vocals); E. Rodney Jones (guitar); Houston Person (tenor saxophone); Stan Hope (piano); Kenny Washington (drums); Sammy Figueroa (congas, percussion).

 

Lorez Alexandria – Standards With A Slight Touch Of Jazz (1959)

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01 - Just One Of Those Things
02 - Then I'll Be Tired Of You
03 - Lush Life
04 - Sometimes I'm Happy
05 - Long Ago And Far Away
06 - But Beautiful
07 - I'm Beginning To See The Light
08 - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
09 - Spring Is Here
10 - Angel Eyes
11 - Better Luck Next Time
12 - I Didn't Know What Time It Was

King Records (LP) K676
 
Lorez Alexandria, born Dolorez Alexandria Turner (b. August 14, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois – d. May 22, 2001 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz and gospel singer. She began as a singer in churches and spent numerous years as part of an a cappella choir. She worked the local Chicago club scene before moving to Los Angeles in 1962 to further her career.

1. The Best Is Yet To Come
2. Talk About Cozy
3. Something
4. I'll Remember April
5. Street Of Dreams
6. Be A Sweet Pumpkin
7. Alfie
8. I've Never Been In Love Before
9. I've Got A Right To Cry
10. Night Song
11. Didn't We
12. Here, There And Everywhere
13. My Way

Lorez Alexandria (b. Dolorez Alexandria Turner, August 14, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois – d. May 22, 2001 in Los Angeles, California[1]) was an American jazz and gospel singer.
She began as a singer in churches in her teens, and spent 11 years as part of an a cappella choir. Turning to jazz, she worked the local Chicago club scene[2] before moving to Los Angeles in 1962 to further her career.
She remains best known for her album Alexandria the Great (Impulse! Records, 1964), which featured her in a variety of contexts ranging from big bands to small groups, including several tracks with the Wynton Kelly Trio.
Other musicians she recorded with included King Fleming, Ramsey Lewis, Howard McGhee, Gildo Mahones and Houston Person.

LOREZ ALEXANDRIA - THE BAND SWINGS, LOREZ SINGS (1957)

1. You're My Thrill
2. Don't Blame Me
3. Ain't Misbehavin'
4. What Is This Thing Called Love
5. Dancing On The Celing
6. Love Is Just Around The Corner
7. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
8. Just You, Just Me
9. All The Things You Are
10. The Thrill Is Gone
11. My Baby Just Cares For Me

Lorez Alexandria displayed more conventional jazz phrasing and style on this release, which was supported by fine charts and solid production. Although not the strongest or most dynamic vocalist, Alexandria did attract attention with her often sensual leads and sound. ~ Ron Wynn