TONI HARPER - Night Mood (1960-1989) FLAC (tracks), lossless

 Toni Harper's final RCA session pairs the singer with arranger Marty Paich to create the richly atmospheric after-hours album that she was born to make. By alternating between pop standards and jazz originals, Night Mood underscores the complete breadth of Harper's talents. Even better than her sophisticated and poignant interpretations of chestnuts like "Round Midnight" and "My Ship" is a swinging rendition of "Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night of the Week" that deserves serious consideration as the song's definitive treatment. Paich's soulful arrangements further enhance the dusky beauty of Harper's vocals, even making room for some lovely alto saxophone solos courtesy of the great Art Pepper. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1 In The Still Of The Night 2:39
2 Paradise 2:52
3 'Round Midnight 3:37
4 The Meaning Of The Blues 3:09
5 Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night In The Week) 2:58
6 Night After Night 3:04
7 Just Go 2:47
8 A Sleepin' Bee 2:41
9 My Ship 3:20
10 You And The Night And The Music 2:09
11 Petals On The Pond 2:54
12 Where Flamingos Fly 3:17
Credits :
Toni Harper — Vocals
Marty Paich and his Orchestra:
Bud Shank — Sax
Art Pepper — Sax
Jimmy Rowles — Piano
Mel Lewis — Drums
and others