Woman`s Place Is in the Groove - Women in Jazz 1923-1947

Woman`s Place Is in the Groove - Women in Jazz 1923-1947

Woman`s Place Is in the Groove - Women in Jazz 1923-1947

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Performer: Lil Armstrong
Performer: Beryl Booker
Performer: Connie Boswell
Performer: Hadda Brooks
Performer: Bessie Smith
Performer: June Christy with Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Performer: Dorothy Donegan
Performer: Ella Fitzgerald
Performer: Vivien Garry Quintet
Performer: Adelaide Hall
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2002-01-21
Music Label: Abm
Soundtracks:

Bluer Than Blue
Oops! My Lady
Mama Don't Allow It
Bully Wully Boogie
Down Hearted Blues
Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy
Piano Boogie
Flying Home
A Woman's Place Is in the Groove
That Old Feeling
I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key)
VI Vigor
Snatch and Grab It
Why Don't You Do Right:
I Can't Dance, I Got Ants in My Pants
Share Croppin' Blues
Interlude (A Night in Tunisia)
Let's Fly Away
Harmony Grits
Louisiana Liza
A Slick Chick on the Mellow Side

Music reviews of Woman`s Place Is in the Groove - Women in Jazz 1923-1947

Music Review: awesome and overlooked CD of great performances
Rating: 5 Stars

This album gives us a great collection of jazz numbers by some of the very best female jazz artists of the twentieth century--and more! We get some very special, hard to find songs on CD; and just one listen proves it!
The track set starts with "Bluer Than Blue" by Lil Armstrong. The horns sound great at the beginning; and when Lil comes in this number takes flight! Lil's voice, clear as a bell, bolsters her performance. Lil laments that her man left her; and the melody works wonders for "Bluer Than Blue," too. Connie Boswell does a sublime rendition of "Mama Don't Allow It." Connie delivers this ballad without a superfluous note; and those musicians really jam! Connie never sounded better either. In addition, the immortal Bessie Smith gives us her all on "Down Hearted Blues." Bessie sings of unrequited love; and she never misses a note! You can tell Bessie's number was cleaned up somewhat and then just copied from a 78 rpm record; but this number is sure to please you anyway.

Ella Fitzgerald swings brightly on "Flying Home;" this number has a great piano arrangement and Ella scats flawlessly! Ella's vocal gymnastics make her performance of "Flying Home" a very special treat. I predict that you will enjoy "Flying Home" very much. Listen also for Adelaide Hall to perform a heavenly rendition of "That Old Feeling." Adelaide infuses this number with so much heart and soul that it truly sounds like one of the best torch songs you've ever heard. The organ enhances the natural beauty of "That Old Feeling," too.

"I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away The Key)" features Billie Holiday giving her all for this awesome number! Billie's voice sounds great and the melody sports a jazzy quality that enchants me. The musicians have some fun jamming, too! Listen for that great horn solo on "I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away The Key)." "Why Don't You Do Right" showcases a young Peggy Lee who was still working with Benny Goodman when this was recorded. Peggy sounds great and the musical arrangement lacks nothing--it's THAT good. What a great number!

Lee Wiley performs an excellent rendition of "Let's Fly Away" with some great orchestration; and the CD ends fittingly with "A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side)" by the great Dinah Washington. The horns wail so well; and when Dinah comes in she gives this ballad the royal treatment with her excellent diction, heart and soul. Excellent job, Dinah!

The liner notes give us the song credits and a well written essay about these numbers. The artwork reflects good judgment.

A Woman's Place Is In The Groove is truly a must-have for any jazz fan; and fans of classic jazz vocals will want this in their collections as well.

Enjoy!

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