Blue Note publish Lena Horne’s ‘Being Myself’ recorded with George Benson, Donald Harrison, Milt Jackson et al (1998)
Lena Horne‘s ‘Being Myself’ is her most recent studio album released on June 2, 1998 by Blue Note.
Track Listing : 1.Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues (Jimmy Smith) – 03:43 . 2.As Long As I Live (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 02:27 . 3.Autumn In New York (Vernon Duke) – 04:25 . 4.It’S All Right With Me (Cole Porter) – 03:17 . 5.A Sleepin’ Bee (Harold Arlen, Truman Capote) – 03:36 . 6.Imagination (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 05:49 . 7.How Long Has This Been Going On? (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 04:42 . 8.After You, Who? (Cole Porter) – 03:15 . 9.Willow Weep For Me (Ann Ronell) – 03:54 . 10.What Am I Here For? (Duke Ellington, Frankie Laine) – 03:18
Musicians : Lena Horne – Vocals . George Benson – Guitar . Donald Harrison – Saxophone . Milt Jackson – Vibraphone . Mike Renzi – Piano . Rodney Jones – Guitar . Benjamin Brown – Double Bass . Akira Tana – Drums
Production : Produced By Rodney Jones
Recorded In 1997.
Released On June 2, 1998 By Blue Note.
(Source Lena Horne – Being Myself | Lena Horne @ Wikipedia)
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It was fitting that a singer whose limited range early on had forced her to emphasize phrasing and enunciation suffered less than some of her contemporaries from advancing age. […]
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She seems to sound better in every outingand these 10 tracks underscore that conviction. Her distinctive style is most evident on the ballads, “As Long as I Live,” […]
All About Jazz
You best take her invitation, ‘cuz Ms. Horne knows of what she sings. Long-established as a jazz legend, Lena Horne continues her reign as queen of the blue note with her latest Blue Note release. […]
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