Corky Hale is probably the greatest jazz harpist ever and is, apparently, considered by many jazz greats to be one of the finest musicians in Hollywood. She plays piano, harp & flute, considering herself a pianist. She played piano backing for Billie Holiday a couple of years before her demise. This album also features Randy Brecker in the brass line-up.
If I'm honest I'll say that much of this album borders on lift muzak territory but, simply for the novelty of hearing jazz played on a harp, it's a must. Her rendition of 'Roof Garden' makes it worth having IMHO.
- Nothing Higher
- Paradise
- Roof Garden
- So Much In Love
- Up In Smoke
- I'm The One
- Yesterdays
- The Best Thing
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now you reminded me of the candlelights-sunday-dinner seassions with robbie vincents. great album, bought it from blue bird records, greak street soho, with womagic, bobby womack.
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