Anita Sings the Most

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In the mid-1950s, the Oscar Peterson trio (with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis) served as a house rhythm section for Norman Granz's Verve label and his Jazz at the Philharmonic tours. Stars in their own right, they were also superb accompanists, propelling Granz's swing-era giants to some of their best performances of the era. This 1957 date is a superbly swinging session that may be Anita O'Day's finest hour in the recording studio. Although she first found fame as a singer with big bands like Gene Krupa's, O'Day's freewheeling style was most at home in a small group setting. Here she sings swing tunes at breakneck tempos and adds boppish scat with genuinely instrumental fluency. O'Day's wistful treatments of ballads are graced by luminous accompaniments, by Ellis on "I've Got the World on a String" and Peterson on "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." --Stuart Broomer

Tracks:

S'Wonderful/They Can't Take That Away From Me
Tenderly
Old Devil Moon
Love Me Or Leave Me
We'll Be Together Soon
Stella By Starlight
Taking A Chance On Love
Them There Eyes
I've Got The World On A String
You Turned The Tables On Me
Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered

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In the mid-1950s, the Oscar Peterson trio (with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis) served as a house rhythm section for Norman Granz's Verve label and his Jazz at the Philharmonic tours. Stars in their own right, they were also superb accompanists, propelling Granz's swing-era giants to some of their best performances of the era. This 1957 date is a superbly swinging session that may be Anita O'Day's finest hour in the recording studio. Although she first found fame as a singer with big bands like Gene Krupa's, O'Day's freewheeling style was most at home in a small group setting. Here she sings swing tunes at breakneck tempos and adds boppish scat with genuinely instrumental fluency. O'Day's wistful treatments of ballads are graced by luminous accompaniments, by Ellis on "I've Got the World on a String" and Peterson on "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Into the Ether........................2006-11-25

I read today of the passing of Anita O'Day into the place now sheltering my Aunt Sarah who made her way the day before. Knowing a bit about both lives it's a phenomenal truth that some are just too dear for this world... What a place they must be in now. I've always loved this album, it was my favorite O'Day in no small measure due to the Oscar Peterson trio...My favorites S'Wonderful/They Can't Take That Away From Me ,We'll Be Together Soon ,Taking A Chance On Love ,Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered.....her beautiful clear bell voice, the up tempo, the sound of someone in love with sound. Too bad reality was so hard on her. Reading of her life is the realization that a diamond was hidden in life's charade.Such disharmony. Putting this music on tonight to think of her dying....somethings took me away from the here into the there. She was an artist that understood transformation through sound. These tunes dance.

Great swinging jazz vocals & quartet.......2006-07-31

She can swing better than most and has a wonderful, original voice. One of the best jazz vocalists ever. And unique in many ways (style, melody, tempo, moods etc). The musicians behind Anita? Oscar Peterson is superb on piano, complemented perfectly by his three partners on bass, guitar and drums.
A great album and she belongs in every jazz vocal collection.

Anita .......2006-02-24

Released on Verve in 1956 "The Most ' is a superlative jazz album that showcases O'Day 's sexy and musical voice. Great tracks include Tenderly and Stella. Oscar Peterson Quartet is cookin' on all tracks and Herb Ellis solo on Them There Eyes is a knock out!

Ray Hood

I never get tired of this album.......2005-12-02

I discovered Anita O'Day late but she has the right combination of swing, verve and general light touch to keep me from changing the CD in my player. I love Ella Fitzgerald and Ella has better pipes but for some reason I get tired of Ella faster than Anita - don't ask me why Anita is more interesting but she is.

Very, Very Nice.......2004-02-09

The legendary head of Verve, Norman Granz, knew his business, and signing Anita O'Day was no exception. Though this is not her best Verve album ('Time For Two' with Cal Tjader claims this distinction) it is superb. (My favorite track is probably 'Stella By Starlight'; the best rendition of this gorgeous standard that I've ever heard.) Grab this one -- and 'Time For Two'.

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Anita Sings the Most
Anita O'Day
Manufacturer: Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MQ4ZO4
Release Date: 2007-03-19

Tracks:

'S Wonderful/They Can't Take That Away from Me
Tenderly
Old Devil Moon
Love Me or Leave Me
We'll Be Together Again
Stella by Starlight
Takin' a Chance on Love
Them There Eyes
I've Got the World on a String
You Turned the Tables on Me
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Anita Sings the Most
Anita O'Day
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music

Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music

Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music

Pop | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00008KKU6
Release Date: 2003-05-05

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Sings the Most
Anita O'Day
Manufacturer: Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NO5OPE

Product Description

JAPANESE IMPORT! Track Listing: 1. 'S Wonderful/They Can't Take That Away From Me 2. Tenderly 3. Old Devil Moon 4. Love Me Or Leave Me 5. We'll Be Together Again 6. Stella By Starlight 7. Taking A Chance On Love 8. Them There Eyes 9. I've Got The World On A String 10. You Turned The Tables On Me 11. Bewitched

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Sings the Most

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000565NT
Release Date: 2004-01-20

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Sings the Most (Limited Edition)
Anita O'Day
Manufacturer: Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004U8XJ
Release Date: 2000-06-01

Album Description

Japanese limited edition Verve label jazz reissue featuring 24 bit remastering & the original artwork reproduced as a miniature LP sleeve. 2000 release.

Album Details

Japanese Version Featuring A Limited Edition LP Style Slipcase. 24Bit Remastered.

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