Artist: Woody Herman
Album: Songs For Hip Lovers
Genre: Vocal Jazz
Label: Verve
Released: 1957/1999
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Tracklist:
- Makin Whoopee 03:27
- I Won't Dance 02:46
- I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans 02:54
- Willow Weep For Me 03:40
- Moon Song 02:34
- Can't We Be Friends? 03:27
- Comes Love 03:30
- Ev'rything I've Got 03:05
- Alone Together (Album Version) 03:10
- Bidin' My Time 03:30
- Isn't This A Lovely Day 03:24
- Louise 03:22
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- Personnel:
- Woody Herman – clarinet, vocals
- Ben Webster – tenor saxophone
- Bill Harris – trombone
- Charlie Shavers, Harry Edison – trumpet
- Barney Kessel, Billy Bauer – guitar
- Jimmy Rowles, Lou Stein – piano
- Joe Mondragon, Milt Hinton – double bass
- Jo Jones, Larry Bunker – drums
Woody Herman left his clarinet and alto sax behind for this all vocal release. Herman is a swinging, friendly singer heard doing such time-tested standards as the humorous "Makin' Whoopee," a more upbeat than typical "Willow Weep For Me," and "I Won't Dance." The musicians from each of the two sessions provide strong accompaniment: "Sweets" Edison, Charlie Shavers, and Ben Webster are outstanding and Marty Paich's arrangements fit Herman's style rather well. Although not an essential CD for everyone, this is a fun session that shouldn't be dismissed out of hand.
Review by Ken Dryden