Abbe Lane With Sid Ramin's Orchestra – The Lady In Red (1958)

Artist: Abbe Lane/Sid Ramin's Orchestra

Album: The Lady In Red

Genre: Jazz

Released: 1958 [2021]

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The Lady in Red pairs Abbe Lane with arranger Sid Ramin, whose orchestrations are as voluptuous as Lane herself. The album oozes sex appeal from every pore, delivered with a confidence and self-awareness that ultimately transcend cheesecake altogether. Lane is no great singer in any conventional sense, but her sheer braggadocio and jazz-inspired phrasing give her a distinct edge over rival pinups like Julie London -- even better, she tackles chauvinist fluff like "Femininity" with good humor and grace. No less important, Ramin's bold, lively arrangements boast a cinematic flair that calls to mind any number of romantic comedy scores, couching Lane's curves like a velvet chaise lounge.

AllMusic Review by Jason Ankeny

Tracklist

01 - In A Little Spanish Town (00:02:45)

02 - Do It Again (00:03:01)

03 - No Good To Me (00:02:37)

04 - The Lady In Red (00:03:20)

05 - Ain't Misbehavin' (00:03:31)

06 - Breezin' Along The Breeze (00:02:16)

07 - You're Driving Me Crazy (00:04:00)

08 - Femininity (00:02:58)

09 - All Of Me (00:04:23)

10 - I Get A Kick Out Of You (00:03:54)

11 - It's Been A Long, Long Time (00:02:50)

12 - We're Not Children (00:02:26)

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