EILEEN FARRELL - Eileen Farrell Sings Johnny Mercer (1991) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Another in a series of works with noted operatic singer Eileen Farrell turning to works by pre-rock composers. Her renditions of Johnny Mercer songs were delivered peerlessly, although she didn't always provide the emotional shadings and textures others brought to the lyrics. The 1991 album again featured arrangements by Loonis McGlohon, as well as Manny Albam on four tunes, and a slightly altered instrumental lineup. by Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     Too Marvelous for Words 2'24
Johnny Mercer / Richard A. Whiting
2     Skylark 4'39
Hoagy Carmichael / Johnny Mercer
3     I'm Shadowing You 2'42
Blossom Dearie / Johnny Mercer
4     Moon River 3'22
Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer
5     I Remember You 2'58
Johnny Mercer / Victor Schertzinger
6     Laura 3'48
Johnny Mercer / David Raksin
7     You Grow Sweeter as the Years Go By 4'10
Johnny Mercer / Merer
8     I'm Old Fashioned 3'06
Jerome Kern / Johnny Mercer
9     I Thought About You 4'56
James Van Heusen / Johnny Mercer
10     The Weekend of a Private Secretary 3'19
Bernie Hanighen / Johnny Mercer
11     Day In - Day Out 3'57
Rube Bloom / Johnny Mercer
12     Early Autumn 4'51
Ralph Burns / Woody Herman / Johnny Mercer
13     Autumn Leaves 3'20
Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer / Jacques Prévert
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Doug Burns
Arranged By – Loonis McGlohon (pistas: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13), Manny Albam (pistas: 1, 5, 8, 11)
Drums – Bill Stowe
Flute, Alto Saxophone – Phil Thompson
Guitar – Joe Negri
Piano, Liner Notes – Loonis McGlohon
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Doug Henry
Trombone – Jim Pugh
Trumpet – Jon Thornton