Don't Go To Strangers

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Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 40:46

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Kristina Feliciano

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10.14.09
A vocalist without whom no jazz collection would be complete
2006 | Label: Prestige

No jazz collection would be complete without this New York City-by-way-of-South Carolina vocalist, who brought a bluesy earthiness to jazz and a touch of class to the blues, a rich duality that defined this 1960 breakthrough album. "If I Had You" and "Don't Go to Strangers" make an ace combo for times when you're feeling mighty low, while "I Love Paris" and "Yes, Sir, That's My Baby" — familiar tunes that Jones' robust voice makes brand new — are what you'll be reaching for when you have the world on that proverbial string.

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Classy Blues

TabascoKid

Etta Jones is in fine voice on this recording. She takes her time and infuses each song with a taste of earthy bluesiness. Great album to listen to with the lights down and your shoes off. Enjoy this one like a glass of fine wine.

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Haunting

DrSchnitz

I first heard this album at a friend's house decades ago. I searched for it for years, but I though it was Etta James who did it. (Of course, this had the advantage of introducing me to the wonderful Ms. James - Beyonce singing "At Last"? Pfui.) The title song haunted me, and now that I've got it, I listen to it all the time. It is perfect - I never get tired of it. The rest of the album is great, as well. It was worth the wait.

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etta jones

cremefraiche

this is an excellent album. so chilled out, so funky, and etta jones' voice is amazingly clear. every track is a winner.

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