First Lady of Swing [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED]
Although Anita O'Day only had a brief sojourn with Stan Kenton, the resulting recordings are a revelation. After the trials and tribulations of working with Gene Krupa, and fresh from a solo tour, initially Anita was reluctant to join Kenton because of a different musical outlook and the strain of touring. In the event, it was a happy liaison although not very fruitful on the recordings front. Now, for the very first time, this new Jasmine CD brings together all the available prime, and mainly rare, O'Day / Kenton material. Apart from any academic achievement, the result is a truly scintillating collection which any lover of great female vocals can enjoy. This is Anita O'Day at her energetic best, and with the addition of Stan Kenton, what more is there to say!