Honi Gordon's obscurity (this was her only recording as a solo singer) is a mystery for she displays a great deal of talent on this date. Her father George Gordon wrote some of the tricky lyrics (which are phrased like a horn) and Honi (who is given stimulating support by pianist Jaki Byard, Ken McIntyre on flute and alto, guitarist Wally Richardson, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Ed Shaughnessy) is up to the job. Her version of Charles Mingus's "Strollin'" is definitive, she finds something new to say on "Ill Wind" and really digs into the originals. This is bop-based jazz singing at its best. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist
1 Strollin' 4:30
Honi Gordon / Charles Mingus
2 Ill Wind 2:30
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
3 My Kokomo 5:15
George Gordon
4 Why Try to Change Me Now? 4:55
Cy Coleman / Joseph McCarthy
5 Cupid 3:20
Honi Gordon
6 Walkin' (Out the Door) 3:05
Mary Lou Williams
7 Why 3:20
Consuela Moorehead
8 Love Affair 3:40
Honi Gordon
9 Lament of the Lonely 2:43
Esmond Edwards
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Ken McIntyre
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Eddie Shaughnessy
Guitar – Wally Richardson
Piano – Jaki Byard
Vocals – Honi Gordon
