The Cool Voice of Rita Reys


The Cool Voice of Rita Reys is the debut album by Dutch jazz singer Rita Reys which features sessions recorded with bands led by drummers Art Blakey and her husband Wessel Ilcken. The sessions are divided over each side of the original LP which was released on the Dutch Philips and US Columbia labels.

Reception

Allmusic stated "In 1956 Reys recorded probably her most famous album, The Cool Voice of Rita Reys. Her backup band was Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. Reys and Ilcken spent a few months in the United States during 1956–1957. She had opportunities to sing not only with Blakey but Jimmy Smith, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, and Mat Mathews".

Track listing

  1. "It's All Right with Me" – 2:37
  2. "Gone with the Wind" – 2:35
  3. "My Funny Valentine" – 2:59
  4. "But Not for Me" – 2:38
  5. "There Will Never Be Another You" – 2:27
  6. "I Cried for You" – 3:30
  7. "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" – 3:36
  8. "My One and Only Love" – 4:14
  9. "That Old Black Magic" – 2:56
  10. "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year" – 3:41
  11. "Taking a Chance on Love" – 2:34

Personnel