Most of this CD reissue contains one of singer
Annie Ross'
finest sessions away from the premiere jazz vocal group
Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
. She is joined by either
Zoot Sims
or (on two numbers)
Bill Perkins
on tenor, pianist
Russ Freeman
,
Billy Bean
or
Jim Hall
on guitar, bassist
Monty Budwig
and
Mel Lewis
Frankie Capp
on drums.
Ross'
renditions of such tunes as
"I'm Nobody's Baby,"
"Invitation To The Blues," "I Didn't Know About You" and "You Took Advantage Of Me" are highlights. Also on this set are five instrumentals taken from samplers that showcase the talents of
. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow