Ann Richards, an excellent singer who was married to Stan Kenton for a few years, only recorded a few solo albums before slipping away into obscurity. Ann, Man! is her most intimate date, a quartet set with trumpeter Jack Sheldon, guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Red Callender, and drummer Larry Bunker. Four of the songs (including “There’s a Lull in My Life” and “You Go to My Head”) are duets with Kessel. Richards shows off her versatility and sensitivity on this well-rounded set, swinging lightly and singing with restrained emotions. It is a pity that she did not have a prosperous career, for the talent was definitely there. – Scott Yanow
| 01 |
Yes Sir That's My Baby |
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| 02 |
An Occasional Man |
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| 03 |
There's A Lull In My Life |
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| 04 |
The Masquerade Is Over |
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| 05 |
You Go To My Head |
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| 06 |
Is You Is, Or Is You Ain't My Baby |
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| 07 |
And That's All |
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| 08 |
Bewitched |
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| 09 |
Evil Gal Blues |
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| 10 |
Love Is A Word For The Blues |
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| 11 |
How Do I Look In Blue |
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| 12 |
I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night |
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