Alexandria the Great
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Alexandria the Great
- Artist: Lorez Alexandria
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- Release Date: 1964
- Total Time: 36:25
- Type: Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Vocal Music
Review
Lorez Alexandria has not received her due as a jazz singer, probably due in part to her long layoff from recording (11 years) for nationally distributed labels following these 1964 studio sessions for Impulse! But the vocalist is in top form throughout each of these three sessions, each with a different group of musicians. Her soulful singing also hints at her gospel background in places, though her clear enunciation, ability to swing, and touch of charm make her a delight to hear. Most of the arrangements are fairly concise, so the longer tracks shine just a bit brighter. Her swinging take of "Get Me to the Church On Time" is playful, while her soulfulness comes across in the snappy take of "I'm Through With Love," the latter featuring guitarist Ray Crawford. This is an excellent introduction to a fine vocalist worthy of much wider recognition. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi| Alexandria (1998 Album by Louisa John-Krol) | |
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Alexandria the Great
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| Studio album by Lorez Alexandria | ||||
| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Vocal jazz | |||
| Length | 35:48 | |||
| Label | Impulse! | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Alexandria the Great is the third studio album by the American jazz singer Lorez Alexandria.[2]
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Track listing
- "Show Me" (Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe) – 4:05
- "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Frank Loesser) – 2:20
- "Satin Doll" (Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Billy Strayhorn) – 2:47
- "My One and Only Love" (Robert Mellin, Guy Wood) – 4:30
- "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 3:59
- "Get Me to the Church on Time" (Lerner, Loewe) – 4:03
- "The Best Is Yet to Come" (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) – 2:46
- "I've Grown Accustomed to His Face" (Lerner, Loewe) – 4:07
- "Give Me the Simple Life" (Rube Bloom, Harry Ruby) – 2:23
- "I'm Through With Love" (Gus Kahn, Jay Livingston, Matty Malneck) – 5:25
Personnel
- Lorez Alexandria – vocals, liner notes, finger snaps
- Tutti Camarata – producer, original recording producer
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Jimmy Cobb – drums
- Ray Crawford – guitar
- Victor Feldman – piano, vibraphone
- Paul Horn – flute, alto sax
- Wynton Kelly – piano
- Al McKibbon – bass
- Bud Shank – flute
Credits
- Bill Marx – arranger
- Ken Druker – executive producer
- Mark Cooper Smith – production assistant
- Sherniece Smith – art producer
- Bob Thiele – producer, liner notes
- Hideaki Nishimura – mastering
- Hollis King – art direction
- Bryan Koniarz – producer
- Joe Lebow – liner design
- Roger Marshutz – photography, cover photo
- Robert Flynn – cover design
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