Maxine Sullivan (2)

CHARLIE SHAVERS WITH MAXINE SULLIVAN (1954)

Very low bitrate, sorry. (64kbps)

1. Dark Eyes   
2. Dawn on the Desert   
3. Moten Swing    
4. Story of the Jazz Trumpet  
5. Rose Room    
6. Flow Gently Sweet Rythm   
7. Molly Malone   
8. If I Had a Ribbon Bow    
9. Windy

Personnel: Charlie Shavers (trumpet); Maxine Sullivan (vocals); Hank D'Amico, Buster Bailey (clarinet); Russell Procope (alto saxophone); Bennie Moten (trombone); Ken Kersey, Billy Kyle (piano); Panama Francis, Specs Powell (drums).

MAXINE SULLIVAN - LIVE AT VINE ST. (1986)

1. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
2. Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
3. Say It With A Kiss
4. Jeepers Creapers
5. The Old Music Master
6. Bob White
7. Between 18th & 19th On Chestnut
8. Personality
9. Not Mine
10. Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry
11. Cheatin' On Me
12. Love Is Just Around The Corner

Recorded just a year before her death, this live set mostly finds singer Maxine Sullivan still in fine form. She is joined by pianist Gerald Wiggins, bassist Red Callender, drummer Paul Humphrey and tenor saxophonist Herman Riley, a sympathetic group of veteran players. Sullivan includes seven Johnny Mercer lyrics among the dozen selections, mostly avoiding her usual songs. There are times when she seems a little distracted or temporarily off, but in general, this was a good session for the 65-year-old jazz-influenced vocalist. Best are "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby," "Jeepers Creepers" and "Cheatin' On Me." The overall results on this LP-length 1992 CD are not quite essential, but should please Maxine Sullivan fans.