Honi Gordon Sings


Honi Gordon Sings is the only album recorded as a leader by jazz vocalist Honi Gordon.

Background

Honi Gordon sang as a member of the Gordons in the early 1950s. Her first recordings, in 1953, were with them.

Recording and music

Honi Gordon Sings was recorded on March 23, 1962. The other musicians on the recording are Makanda Ken McIntyre, Wally Richardson, Jaki Byard, George Duvivier, and Ed Shaughnessy.

Releases

The album was originally released on LP by Prestige Records. It was re-released on CD in 1992.

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer commented that the album presented "bop-based jazz singing at its best." Gordon's version of "Strollin'" was described as "definitive".

Track listing

  1. "Strollin'" – 4:30
  2. "Ill Wind" – 2:30
  3. "My Kokomo" – 5:15
  4. "Why Try to Change Me Now?" – 4:55
  5. "Cupid" – 3:20
  6. "Walkin' " – 3:05
  7. "Why" – 3:20
  8. "Love Affair" – 3:40
  9. "Lament of the Lonely" – 3:00

Personnel

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