This Jazz Beat two-fer compiles Pat Bowie's two mid-'60s dates for Prestige, the only albums she ever recorded. While the style and scope of Out of Sight positions the singer as a jazz act, her vocals boast a soulful edge that plainly suggests the influence of rhythm & blues; if anything, the album fails to properly exploit the full extent of Bowie's talents, relying too much on familiar ballads and standards instead of more contemporary and complementary material. That being said, this is still a lovely record, with nuanced small-combo backing from guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Ray Bryant, and tenor saxophonist Seldon Powell buoying Bowie's lithe interpretations of songs like Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?" and "Get Out of Town." Like its predecessor, Feelin' Good saddles Bowie with a collection of predictable standards that compromise the singer's distinctly modern and hip approach. Unlike its predecessor, the session features contributions from altoist Charles McPherson, one of his few dates in support of a vocalist. McPherson's rich solos ripple below the lyrics, caressing the contours of Bowie's voice, while pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Al Hall, and drummer Osie Johnson further underscore the set's moody, spacious approach, updating chestnuts like "Summertime" and "They Can't Take That Away from Me" with style and sophistication. by Jason Ankeny
TracklistOut of Sight (1965)
1 Get Out Of Town 1:56
Written-By – Porter
2 Lilac Wine 5:03
Written-By – Shelton
3 Don' Cha Go 'Way Mad 2:28
Written-By – Stillman, Jacquet, Munday
4 Will I Find My Love Today 4:00
Written-By – Fogarty, Shaw
5 Joey, Joey, Joey 3:02
Written-By – Loesser
6 Moon And Sand 2:30
Written-By – Wilder, Palitz, Engvick
7 The Music That Makes Me Dance 2:50
Written-By – Merrill, Styne
8 What Is This Thing Called Love 3:15
Written-By – Porter
9 I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over 4:25
Written-By – Wrubel, Magidson
10 The Sounds Of The Night 3:05
Written-By – Fried, Mercer
11 I've Got Your Number 2:37
Written-By – Leigh, Coleman
Credits
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Osie Johnson
Guitar – Kenny Burrell
Piano – Ray Bryant
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Seldon Powell
Vocals – Pat Bowie
Feelin' Good (1965)
12 Baby Won't You Please Come Home 2:15
13 Since I Fell For You 3:42
14 They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:42
15 You Don't Know What Love Is 3:47
16 Summertime 3:35
17 Why Don't You Do Right 3:42
18 Wonder Why 4:07
19 I Wanna Be Loved 3:45
20 Lonesome Road 3:07
21 Feeling Good 4:11
Credits
Alto Saxophone – Charles McPherson
Bass – Al Hall
Drums – Osie Johnson
Piano – Tommy Flanagan
Vocals – Pat Bowie
