One of the few small group sessions from vocalist
Betty Roche – a singer who was known for her work with Duke Ellington, but who sounds even better in this setting!
Betty's got a style that's warmly raspy – a bit more edge than some of the cooler vocalists on the Bethlehem label at the time, but still backed with a group that's slightly modern – in keeping with other dates on the label. The combo features Eddie Costa on vibes, Donn Trenner on piano, Conte Candoli on trumpet, Whitey Mitchell on bass, and Davey Williams on drums – all grooving gently with
Betty on a set of tracks that includes "Take The A Train", "Something To Live For", "All My Life", "All Too Soon", "You Don't Love Me Any More", "Go Away Blues", and "September In The Rain".
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – PAP-23018(M) – with insert. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and is lightly stained at the bottom of the spine, with some stuck-on remnants from the obi.)