Bill Henderson may not have been a household name among jazz singers, but this 1963 release raises a valid point that maybe he should have been. Of course, taking on this mix of standards with the Oscar Peterson Trio - including Ed Thigpen ( Drums ) & Ray Brown ( Bass ), certainly could make a lesser talent look better. But Henderson matches the group’s ability and elevates classics like “All or Nothing At All,” & “You Are My Sunshine” with his own point of view. Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.

Tracks

Side A

1. You Are My Sunshine
2. The Lamp Is Low
3. All Or Nothing At All
4. I Wish You Love
5. Gravy Waltz
6. A Lot Of Livin' To Do

Side B

1. I See Your Face Before Me
2. I've Got A Crush On You
3. At Long Last Love
4. The Folks Who Live On The Hill
5. Baby Mine
6. Wild Is Love