As with the first volume of this two-CD series, the majority of the selections date from 1957 and feature Sarah Vaughan (backed by an anonymous studio orchestra with pianist Jimmy Jones arranged by Hal Mooney) doing straightforward and concise versions of George Gershwin classics. Vaughan, who is also heard on two other orchestral records (1955's "Maybe" and 1964's "Fascinatin' Rhythm") plus a rendition of "Embraceable You" with the Jimmy Jones Trio, is in typically expressive form. Highlights include "But Not For Me," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "The Man I Love," "I've Got A Crush On You" and "How Long Has This Been Going On." ~ Scott Yanow
Tracks
1
But Not for Me
03:28
2
Isn’t It a Pity
03:57
3
Of Thee I Sing
03:13
4
I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise
02:43
5
Someone to Watch Over Me
04:02
6
Bidin’ My Time
03:03
7
The Man I Love
03:39
8
How Long Has This Been Going On
04:02
9
My One and Only (What Am I Gonna Do)
03:17
10
Lorelei
02:36
11
I’ve Got a Crush on You
04:05
12
Summertime
02:54
13
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
02:38
14
Maybe
02:34
15
Embraceable You
02:46