This LP, reissued in limited edition on CD in Japan, finds
Anita O'Day's swinging singing backed by cool-toned arrangements from
Jimmy Giuffre. Although the orchestra is surprisingly anonymous, the ensembles fit
O'Day's voice well on tunes such as "Mack the Knife," "Gone with the Wind," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "The Way You Look Tonight" and even "Hooray for Hollywood." All of
O'Day's recordings for Verve in the 1950s are recommended, and this set is no exception. ~ Scott Yanow