Pioneering R&B vocalist
Ernestine Allen recorded prolifically between 1945-61, yet this, her final session, was the only one to have been issued under her real name. Early on, bandleader
Lucky Millinder had dubbed her "Annisteen" and the name stuck. On this 1961 date for the Tru-Sound label, she was ably assisted by saxophonist
King Curtis and guitarist
Al Casey, among others. Tunes include "Love for Sale" and "Baubles, Bangles, and Beads." ~ Roundup Newsletter