Jeri Southern Live

I’ve written about Charlie and Ruth’s friendship with jazz vocalist Jeri Southern. This CD-R includes twelve circa 1950s live tracks. Jeri sings and plays piano, accompanied by small jazz combos. The first six recordings seem to be from the same gig. Several fade out before ending. The venues and backing bands aren’t noted. The collection ends with an announcement of Jeri’s upcoming 29 May 1957 appearance at “the Interlude Room on the Sunset Strip.”

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“Jeri Southern Live”

CD-R from the collection of Charlie Haden

Jeri Southern - vocals, piano, accompanied by various musicians

1. The Gypsy In My Soul (Boland, Jaffe)

2. Let Me Love You (Johnny Hartman)

3. I'm In Love With The Honorable Mr. So And So (Artie Shaw)

4. What's My Name (Saxon, Wells)

5. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) (Danzig, Segal)

6. It's De-Lovely (Cole Porter)

7. I Hadn't Anyone Till You (Ray Noble)

8. Blame It On My Youth (Levant, Heyman)

9. Dancing On The Ceiling (Rodgers, Hart)

10. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year (Frank Loesser)

11. Something I Dreamed Last Night (Sammy Fain)

12. Announcement

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Insert. CD. From the collection of Charlie Haden