IRENE KRAL - Where is Love? (1974-2001) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This 1996 CD reissues a classic set originally cut for the Choice label, a program of ballads exquisitely interpreted by singer Irene Kral and pianist Alan Broadbent. The tempos are all quite slow, but the emotional yet cool intensity given by Kral and Broadbent means that there are no slow moments. Among the songs given definitive and memorable treatment are Blossom Dearie's "I Like You, You're Nice" and Bob Dorough's "Love Came on Stealthy Fingers," "Never Let Me Go," and especially "Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most." This is a haunting program, Irene Kral's best; it sticks in one's memory long afterwards and can be considered one of the finest sets of ballads ever recorded. Essential music. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    I Like You, You're Nice 3:02
Written-By – Blossom Dearie
2    When I Look In Your Eyes 3:04
Written-By – Leslie Bricusse
3    A Time For Love/Small World 6:25
Written-By – Johnny Mandel, Jule Styne, P. F. Webster, Stephen Sondheim
4    Love Came On Stealthy Fingers 3:04
Written-By – Bob Dorough
5    Never Let Me Go 4:32
Written-By – Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
6    Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most 4:57
Written-By – Fran Landesman, Tommy Wolf
7    Lucky To Be Me / Some Other Time 6:40
Written-By – Adolf Green, Betty Comden, Leonard Bernstein
8    Where Is Love? 4:18
Written-By – Lionel Bart
9    Don't Look Back 3:01
Written-By – Johnny Mandel, K. L. Dunham
Credits:
Piano – Alan Broadbent
Vocals – Irene Kral