Anita O'Day - Anita Sings the Most
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Free Music Review: Magnificent Anita with Oscar's breathtaking band
Hit: 5 Stars
It's no wonder this album is often mentioned as one of the best in Anita O'Day's rich and long career; working beautifully with Oscar Peterson classic trio (Herb Ellis-g, Ray Brown-b) plus John Pool on drums, Anita is equally impressive in slower tempos and in her trademark neck-breaking hyper-swinging elloquence...
One of the strength's of this magnificent singer is a strong individuality, ability to make every song a part of her hip and sometimes even sarcastic worldview... Although at first her style might remind you of Ella Fitzgerald, the liberties she takes with tempo and rhythm actually make her closer to Billie Holiday or Betty Carter, the mood she projects with her timbre makes her a distant cousin of Carmen McRae but, make no mistake, she is Anita O'Day, the one and only... With the nifty and versatile fingers of Oscar and the crew behind her, this album shouldn't have gone wrong and I feel it fullfiled its magnificent potential.
I've read somewhere that Anita thought Norman Granz was pushing Ella Fitzgerald too much; if it's true (and it seems to be), it's a pitty since she is Ella's equal (if not superior), but some claim that Anita's demanding character and serious drug habit prevented her from getting some gigs that Ella landed and professionally handled... Nevertheless, Anita has left us a nice recorded legacy as well and "Anita sings the most" is her highest peak I've heard so far...
Free Music Review: Pure Unadulterated jazz !!!
Hit: 4 Stars
Anita Sings The Most is pure unadulterated jazz at its finest and is a MUST for all jazz purists and collectors. Anita is at her prime. Her ability to scat on particularly upbeat songs is grand. Oscar Peterson on piano shows originality and precision of individuality in his playing style. Ray Brown is, always, without compare. I found this recording to include some of the best songs from the great composers that really aren't heard as often as they should be today. This recording was excellent in AAD format. Thank you all for your art. Free Music Review: Great swinging jazz vocals & quartet
Hit: 5 Stars
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.
Free Music Review: Anita
Hit: 4 Stars
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
Free Music Review: I never get tired of this album
Hit: 5 Stars
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.
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