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The Artistry of Helen Merrill

Helen Merrill

The Artistry of Helen Merrill

Toyokasei

OTS-360

LP Black $50
  • Originally released in 1965
  • Pressed on black vinyl
  • Includes Merrill's renditions of songs from around the globe

Description

New York based Jazz singer Helen Merrill moved to Europe after her London debut concert in 1959. As she is living in Italy for 4 years, Helen also performed Japan in 1960 and 1963. She was interested in the folk songs around the world. This album is her only Mainstream Record album but very unique album, sung Brazilian music, Italian old song, also Japanese with Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Giuffre, Hal McKusick. Helen reached the climax of her career with this album!

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Quiet Nights
  • 2 Careless Love
  • 3 Scarlet Ribbons
  • 4 The House Of The Rising Sun
  • 5 I Left My Heart Behind
  • 6 Cannetella
  • 7 The River
  • 8 Minha Rocca
  • 9 Itsi No Komoriuta
  • 10 Forbidden Games
  • 11 John Anderson My Love