A loose-knit concept record that explores regret and loss with uncommon poignancy, Remembering boasts a subdued sophistication perfectly matched to Marjorie Lee's heartfelt vocals. Pianist John T. Williams and altoist Ted Nash contribute significantly to the record's haunted atmosphere, with Lee even stepping aside for a few instrumentals -- the material is also impeccably chosen, with torch songs like "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" firmly establishing the record's rich emotional context. Lee is nevertheless the name above the title for good reason, and while not a commanding vocalist in the conventional sense, she's a gifted stylist who fully inhabits the lyrics she sings, creating an unflinching portrait of a heart and soul in freefall. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist:
1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams 2:47
(Dubin-Warren)
2. These Foolish Things – Vocal 2:14
(Maxwell-Stracey-Link)
3. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 2:22
(Ellington-Mills-Nemo-Redmond)
4. Alone Together 2:27
(Dietz-Schwartz)
5. One Love 2:00
(Rose-Robin)
6. Good for Nothing Joe 2:39
(Koehler-Bloom)
7. Lullaby of the Leaves 2:05
(Young-Petkere)
8. I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good 2:37
(Ellington-Webster)
9. Our Waltz 1:57
(David Rose)
10. Bewitched 2:26
(Hart-Rogers)
11. Something to Live For 2:23
(Ellington-Strayhorn)
12. Maybe You’ll Be There 2:30
(Gallop-Bloom)
Personnel:
Marjorie Lee (vocals), Ted Nash (tenor sax), John T. Williams (piano), Bob Gibbons (guitara), Rolly Bundock (bass), Jack Sperling (drums). Arrangements by John T. Williams.
Recorded at Glen Glen Sound Stage, Hollywood, May 8, 1957
