CD Universal Music Japan Release date: 01/Dec/2023
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#1552 in Other Modern Jazz #2557 in Jazz
Style:
Other Modern Jazz
Product No.:
2100980472
Details / Tracklist:
1: Falling In Love With Love (2:30) 2: If You Could See Me Now (4:30) 3: Am I Blue (4:05) 4: Dat Dere (2:45) 5: When The World Was Young (4:36) 6: Let's Face The Music And Dance (1:15) 7: Laugh, Clown, Laugh (3:05) 8: Who Can I Turn To Now (3:20) 9: Baltimore Oriole (2:32) 10: I'm A Fool To Want You (4:45) 11: Hum Drum Blues (2:10) 12: Willow Weep For Me (3:30)
Description:
Portrait Of Sheila by Sheila Jordan, released 24 November 2023.
This version of Portrait Of Sheila comes as a 1xSHM. - SHM
Japanaese SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2023.
Recorded on September 19 (tracks 1 to 5, 9) & October 12 (tracks 6 to 8, 10 to 12), 1962.
The CD was reissued 2024-05-21.
"Portrait Of Sheila" on CD presents one of the most intimate and influential vocal jazz recordings of the 1960s, capturing Sheila Jordan's unique ability to fuse cool elegance with deep emotional intensity. Originally recorded for the legendary Blue Note label, this album showcases Jordan's highly personal phrasing, subtle rhythmic freedom and conversational approach to lyrics, which helped redefine what a jazz vocal album could be. The carefully chosen repertoire of standards and lesser-known songs is shaped into miniature stories, with sparse, tasteful accompaniment that leaves plenty of space for her nuanced interpretations and harmonic daring. This reissue on compact disc offers listeners a chance to experience a landmark vocal jazz session in clear, detailed sound, ideal for both dedicated collectors and newcomers exploring classic jazz vocals.
Sheila Jordan is widely regarded as a pioneering figure in modern vocal jazz. Emerging from the bebop scene and deeply inspired by Charlie Parker, she became known for her adventurous sense of harmony, sophisticated improvisation and her ability to make every song feel like a personal confession. Over the decades she has earned a devoted following, respect from fellow musicians, and recognition as an artist who quietly but decisively expanded the boundaries of jazz singing. "Portrait Of Sheila" is often cited as a cornerstone of her discography, a recording that reveals both her technical mastery and her rare emotional honesty.
This edition is manufactured by Universal Music Japan, a label renowned for its audiophile-oriented reissues, meticulous mastering and high production standards. Universal Music Japan is particularly appreciated by jazz and classical collectors for its careful attention to sound quality, often using premium materials and refined pressing and packaging techniques to preserve historic recordings with exceptional fidelity. With this CD edition of "Portrait Of Sheila," the company continues its tradition of presenting classic albums in editions that respect both the music and the expectations of demanding listeners.
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