ERNESTINE ANDERSON - Hello Like Before (1977-1989) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Ernestine Anderson's first official Concord recording (which was predated by part of Live From Concord to London) launched her "comeback" after years of neglect (and a decade off of records). Accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jimmie Smith, Anderson mixes together veteran standards (such as "Yes Sir That's My Baby," "It Don't Mean a Thing" and "Tain't Nobody's Bizness") with more recent songs from Johnny Mandel, Stevie Wonder ("Bird of Beauty"), Ray Brown ("Soft Shoe") and even "Send In the Clowns" on this CD reissue. The singer's enthusiasm comes across throughout this fine studio set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Hello Like Before 5:02
John Collins / Bill Withers
2     A Time for Love 6:32
Johnny Mandel    
3     Yes Sir, That's My Baby 2:54
Walter Donaldson / Gus Kahn
4     Soft Shoe 4:33
Ray Brown / Tammy Burdette    
5     Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do 4:31
Porter Grainger / Everett Robbins
6     It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 2:42
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
7     Send in the Clowns 4:08
Stephen Sondheim
8     I Am His Lady 4:40
Morgan Ames
9     Bird of Beauty 2:48
Stevie Wonder    
Credits :
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jimmie Smith
Piano – Hank Jones
Vocals – Ernestine Anderson