From Bessie to Brazil
From Bessie To Brazil is a 1993 album by jazz vocalist Susannah McCorkle. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.
Reception
Music critic Scott Yanow of AllMusic praised the album and called it "a fine all-round showcase for the talented singer."Personnel
- Susannah McCorkle - vocals
- Allen Farnham - piano, musical director
- Howard Alden – guitar
- Kiyoshi Kitagawa - bass
- Chuck Redd – drums
- Randy Sandke – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Dick Oatts – alto saxophone, flute
- Ken Peplowski – tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Robert Trowers – trombone
“The Lady Is a Tramp” & “Hit the Road to Dreamland” arranged by Ben Aronov;
“Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” & “Love” arranged by Richard De Rosa.