Sing No Sad Songs for Me
| Sing No Sad Songs for Me | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | 1960/61 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 29:13 | |||
| Label | Argo LP/LPS-682 | |||
| Producer | Ralph Bass | |||
| Lorez Alexandria chronology | ||||
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Sing No Sad Songs for Me is an album by American jazz vocalist Lorez Alexandria released by the Argo label in 1961.[1][2]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The emphasis is on ballads and standards, with Alexandria putting plenty of feeling into such numbers as "Gloomy Sunday," "Motherless Child," and "A Loser's Lullaby." Some of the material is a little more upbeat, although each selection is taken at a thoughtful pace, with the singer sounding relaxed ... Riley Hampton's arrangements for the unidentified orchestra are tasteful and supportive without ever taking attention away from the singer. Although not essential, this album is worth a search".[3]
Track listing
- "A Loser's Lullaby" (Sid Wayne, Sherman Edwards) – 3:45
- "Trouble in Mind" (Richard M. Jones) – 3:05
- "Sing No Sad Songs for Me" (Dino Courreay) – 3:05
- "Gloomy Sunday" (Rezső Seress, László Jávor, Sam M. Lewis) – 3:12
- "Motherless Child" (Traditional) – 2:21
- "Who" (S. Lewis) – 2:40
- "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 2:55
- "Lonesome Road" (Nathaniel Shilkret, Gene Austin) – 3:20
- "They Can't Take That Away from Me" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 2:15
- "All My Love" (Lewis) – 2:35
Personnel
- Lorez Alexandria – vocals
- Unidentified orchestra arranged and conducted by Riley Hampton
References
- ^ Jazzlists: Argo/Cadet discography (LP 601 to LP 699) discography accessed June 25, 2019
- ^ Both Sides Now: Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed June 25, 2019
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Lorez Alexandria: Sing No Sad Songs for Me – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2019.