My Gentleman Friend is an album by vocalist Etta Jones and pianist Benny Green which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Muse label in 1996.[1][2]
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Studio | Sear Sound, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:34 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5534 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "For this slightly unusual set, veteran singer Etta Jones performs a set of duets with the very supportive yet consistently swinging pianist Benny Green. The tempoes vary a bit while Jones generally sticks to the lyrics, adding a soulful touch to each of the standards. The singer displays both maturity and restraint on the somewhat predictable but enjoyable outing which has a late-night feel".[3]
Track listing
edit- "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 4:37
- "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" (Frank Loesser, Jule Styne) – 3:47
- "For Once in My Life" (Ron Miller, Orlando Murden) – 4:38
- "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 4:43
- "Because of You" (Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson) – 4:27
- "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 3:01
- "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) – 4:42
- "Teach Me Tonight" (Gene DePaul, Sammy Cahn) – 4:11
- "You Better Go Now" (Robert Graham, Bickley S. Reichmer) – 4:50
- "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" (Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 4:38
Personnel
edit- Etta Jones – vocals
- Benny Green – piano
References
edit- ^ Muse LP series discography: 5500 to 5549 accessed October 9, 2017
- ^ Muse Records listing, accessed October 9, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Etta Jones: My Gentleman Friend – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 9, 2017.