Dearie, Blossom
Give Him The Ooh-la-la (180 Gr)
Give Him The Ooh-La La, released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Dearie's signature
blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, the session features Dearie
on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jo Jones. The program
includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Noël Coward, along with two Dearie co-writes _ "Try Your Wings"
and "Bang Goes the Drum (And You're in Love)" _ which showcase her wit and compositional touch. From the sly charm of
the title track to the graceful melancholy of "Plus je t'embrasse," Dearie's performances balance elegance with rhythmic
ease. The intimate arrangements leave space for subtle interplay between her voice and piano, supported by a rhythm
section steeped in the language of swing and bop. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and
pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
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Format
LP · 1 disc
Release
09-01-2026
Label
Item-nr
1317864
EAN
0602478849145
Availability
Not in stock