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1957 studio album by Anita O'Day
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 1]
Anita Sings the Most Anita O'Day .
Recording and music
The album was recorded in Los Angeles on January 31, 1957.[ 2] Oscar Peterson , guitarist Herb Ellis , bassist Ray Brown , and Milt Holland or John Poole on drums.[ 2]
Release and reception
Anita Sings the Most was released by Verve Records .[ 2] Jazz: The Rough Guide identified the album as one that shows O'Day's "rhythmic invention and accuracy".[ 3] AllMusic reviewer wrote: "The very brief playing time (just 33 minutes) is unfortunate on this set, but the high quality definitely makes up for the lack of quantity. A gem."[ 1]
Track listing
"'S Wonderful "/"They Can't Take that Away from Me " (George Gershwin , Ira Gershwin )/(G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin) – 2:57
"Tenderly " (Walter Gross , Jack Lawrence ) – 3:20
"Old Devil Moon " (Yip Harburg , Burton Lane ) – 2:53
"Love Me or Leave Me " (Walter Donaldson , Gus Kahn ) – 2:33
"We'll Be Together Again " (Carl T. Fischer , Frankie Laine ) – 3:37
"Stella by Starlight " (Ned Washington , Victor Young ) – 2:05
"Taking a Chance on Love " (Vernon Duke , Ted Fetter , John Latouche ) – 2:23
"Them There Eyes " (Maceo Pinkard , Doris Tauber, William Tracey) – 2:37
"I've Got the World on a String " (Harold Arlen , Ted Koehler ) – 3:58
"You Turned the Tables on Me " (Louis Alter , Sidney Mitchell ) – 3:41
"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered " (Lorenz Hart , Richard Rodgers ) – 3:55
Personnel
References
Studio albums Duet albums Live albums Singles Related articles
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release. Note: All-Star albums feature sideman who are not necessarily listed while titles which include "Oscar Peterson" or the OP Trio are usually shortened.
As
Plays 1955–58 Plays the The Trio Exclusively 1969–79
Hello Herbie Motions and Emotions Claus Ogerman , 1969)Another Day Tracks Tristeza on Piano Walking the Line Great Connection In Tune The Singers Unlimited , 1971)Reunion Blues In Tokyo Solo The History of an Artist, Vol. 1 The History of an Artist, Vol. 2 The trio Pablo , 1973)In Russia The Giants The Good Life Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass à Salle Pleyel Porgy and Bess Joe Pass , 1975)The Oscar Peterson Big 6 at Montreux The Tenor Giants Zoot Sims and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis , 1975)And the Bassists – Montreux '77 Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen , 1977)Jam – Montreux '77 The London Concert The Paris Concert Digital at Montreux Night Child Skol Stéphane Grappelli , 1979) With 1980–2004
WithCount
Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio Basie Jazz Count Basie , 1952)Pres and Sweets Lester Young and Harry Edison , 1955)Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You Going for Myself Jazz Giants '58 Stan Getz , Gerry Mulligan & Harry Edison, 1958)Satch and Josh Satch and Josh...Again Night Rider The Timekeepers Yessir, That's My Baby Oscar Peterson + Harry Edison + Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson WithBenny WithRoy WithElla Coleman Ben WithBuddy With
The Astaire Story Fred Astaire , 1952)Buddy DeFranco and Oscar Peterson Play George Gershwin Ellis in Wonderland Herb Ellis , 1955–56)Toni Toni Harper , 1955–56)Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson Anita Sings the Most Anita O'Day , 1957)Only the Blues Sonny Stitt , 1957)Stan Getz and J. J. Johnson at the Opera House Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio This Is Ray Brown Roy Brown , 1958)Sonny Stitt Sits in Bill Henderson with Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers The Milt Jackson Big 4 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 4 – Montreux '77 How Long Has This Been Going On? Sarah Vaughan , 1978)Linger Awhile Ain't Misbehavin' Ain't But a Few of Us Left Hark Some of My Best Friends Are...The Piano Players Film
