PINKY WINTERS - Lonely One [1956]

The zenith of the slim Pinky Winters catalog, Lonely One remains a lost classic of the West Coast jazz idiom. Buoyed by the contributions of drummer Chico Hamilton, pianist Gerald Wiggins, and guitarist Howard Roberts, its lithe and lively approach proves the perfect complement for Winters' intimate vocals. Despite its melancholy title cut (one of four originals composed by the team of Dick Grove and Jack Smalley), Lonely One for the most part favors up-tempo material well matched to Hamilton's spirited rhythms. Winters may not redefine standards like Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" and Johnny Mercer's "Jeepers Creepers," but she nevertheless invests the lyrics with uncommon intelligence and care, clearly savoring the give-and-take with her crack supporting unit. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist
1 Lonely One
2 Polka Dots And Moonbeams
3 Cheek To Cheek
4 It Never Entered My Mind
5 You Smell So Good
6 Easy Living
7 Jeeper's Creepers
8 I've Got Plenty Of Love
9 Gone With The Wind
10 Pennies From Heaven
11 My Heart's A Child
12 October's Dream
Credits:
Pinky Winters - Vocals
Gerry Wiggins - Piano
Howard Roberts - Guitar
Chico Hamilton - Drums

 PINKY WINTERS - Lonely One [1956] 

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