For Ted Rosenthal's second release on Venus, he dedicated the whole album to Helen Merrill—the exceptional singer who he accompanied for more than ten years—by performing standards that are closely associated with her.
The album starts with "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," a track Merrill made her own on her album with Clifford Brown on trumpet and Quincy Jones as arranger. Rosenthal's smart arrangements and gorgeous, lyrical playing are complemented perfectly by George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums. The close interaction between the trio is astounding.
Features
• Limited Edition
• Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• Gatefold Jacket
• OBI Strip
• Made in Japan
Musicians
Ted Rosenthal piano
George Mraz bass
Al Foster drums
Selections
Side A:
1. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
2. Autumn Leaves
3. Lover Man
Side B:
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
2. I Fall In Love Too Easily
Side C:
1. Falling In Love With Love
2. 'S Wonderful
3. My Funny Valentine
Side D:
1. Summertime
2. Alone Together
3. Don't Explain