ERNESTINE ANDERSON - Ernestine Anderson (1959-1992) FLAC (tracks), lossless

This CD brings back singer Ernestine Anderson's first full-length U.S. recording session. The program only clocks in at 31 1/2 minutes and some of the performances are remarkably brief (including a 59-second version of "There Will Never Be Another You"). Backed by an orchestra arranged by Pete Rugolo, Anderson (who was at the time influenced by Dinah Washington) is in good voice and swings without getting very far from the melodies. The highlights are "Stardust," "Social Call," "A Sleepin' Bee" and particularly a touching "My Ship." Although this brief program should have been combined with another Mercury release for this reissue, the music should please Ernestine Anderson's fans. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Runnin' Wild 1:37
Arthur Gibbs / Joe Grey / Leo Wood
2     Stardust 4:43
Hoagy Carmichael / Mitchell Parish     
3     Heat Wave 1:50
Irving Berlin
4     My Ship 3:40
Ira Gershwin / Kurt Weill    
5     Azure-Te 2:55
Bill Davis / Don Wolf    
6     Welcome to the Club 4:21
Mel Tormé    
7     There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York 2:13
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin / DuBose Heyward
8     Social Call 2:44
Gigi Gryce / Jon Hendricks    
9     There Will Never Be Another You 1:00
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
10     A Sleepin' Bee 2:03
Harold Arlen / Truman Capote
11     Interlude 4:23
Pete Rugolo / Bob Russell
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank
Conductor, Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Drums – Shelly Manne
Vocals – Ernestine Anderson