Touch Me Softly
Touch Me Softly is a 1963 album by George Shearing accompanied by his quintet and a string orchestra.
Reception
Scott Yanow reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that "Best is a touching version of "Sunday, Monday or Always"...Actually, for this type of "dreamy" romantic music, the performances are excellent, but one should not expect much jazz on this out-of-print LP."Track listing
- "Just Imagine" - 2:34
- "Blue Room" - 2:33
- "You're Blasé" - 3:07
- "Wait for Me" - 3:05
- "Try a Little Tenderness" - 2:45
- "Suddenly It's Spring" - 2:41
- "Be Careful, It's My Heart" - 2:18
- "Sunday, Monday, or Always" - 2:40
- "Lollipops and Roses" - 2:40
- "Just as Though You Were Here" - 3:12
- "Touch Me Softly" - 3:37
- "In a Sentimental Mood" - 3:22
Personnel
- George Shearing - piano, arranger
- Gary Burton or Douglas Marsh - vibraphone
- Ron Anthony - guitar
- Ralph Peña - double bass
- Vernel Fournier - drums
- Milt Raskin - conducting string choir