Susannah McCorkle - From Broadway To Bebop (1994)

Susannah McCorkle covers a lot of ground during this 1994 CD on which she is joined by a four-horn octet under the musical direction of pianist Allen Farnham. Whether it be "Guys And Dolls," "My Buddy," "Moody's Mood," Don Sebesky's recent "I Remember Bill" (for Bill Evans) or even "Don't Fence Me In," McCorkle brings an intelligent joy to the lyrics. "Chica Chica Boom Chic" (a tribute to Carmen Miranda) is a bit silly but otherwise this is an excellent set featuring one of the top jazz-influenced interpreter of lyrics to be on the scene in the 1990's.

Personnel: Susannah McCorkle (vocals), Dick Oatts (alto & soprano saxophone, flute), Randy Sandke (trumpet, flugelhorn), Robert Trowers (trombone), Ken Peplowski (clarinet, tenor saxophone), Allen Farnham (piano), Frank Vignola (guitar), Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass), Richard De Rosa (drums).