The Band and I


The Band and I is an album by vocalist Irene Kral performing with Herb Pomeroy's Orchestra which was recorded in 1958 and originally released on the United Artists label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Jason Ankeney stated "The Band and I pairs Irene Kral with Ernie Wilkins and Al Cohn, whose energetic, robust arrangements capture a dimension of the singer rarely glimpsed on record – upbeat and persuasive, with little of the spectral melancholy that hangs over her later, more familiar sessions. The titular backing unit in question, led by trumpeter Herb Pomeroy, expertly bridges the gap between traditional big band and modern-era jazz, creating a soulful, lightly swinging showcase that inspires Kral to deliver some of her most appealing performances".

Track listing

  1. "I'd Know You Anywhere" – 2:14
  2. "Detour Ahead" – 3:43
  3. "Comes Love" – 2:36
  4. "Everybody Knew But Me" – 2:01
  5. "Lazy Afternoon" – 2:56
  6. "What's Right for You" – 3:01
  7. "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" – 2:46
  8. "Memphis in June" – 2:58
  9. "This Little Love" – 2:07
  10. "The Night We Called It a Day" – 2:32
  11. "It Isn't So Good" – 2:32
  12. "Something to Remember You By" – 2:12

Personnel