Released in 1957 after
Chris Connor departed the Bethlehem label for Atlantic,
Chris is actually compiled from several different sessions recorded in 1953 and 1954, the year she debuted with two 10" LPs, the
Ellis Larkins-assisted
Sings Lullabies of Birdland, and
Sings Lullabies for Lovers accompanied by
the Vinnie Burke Quintet. The 1957 LP borrows equally from both, opening with a signature tune from her
Stan Kenton days, "All About Ronnie," also a highlight of
Birdland, and then featuring swinging, accordion-based versions of "Lush Life" and "Out of This World" from
Lovers. Also featured are some big-band numbers recorded with arranger
Sy Oliver in 1953, including the magnificent "Indian Summer," "Misers Serenade," and "Everything I Love."