Do You Miss New York? Review

07/13/2005 4:36 AM, AMG


As is usual for Rosemary Clooney's very consistent string of Concord albums, this is a jazz-oriented set with the highly appealing singer interpreting veteran standards from the 1930s and '40s plus a couple of newer songs (Dave Frishberg's "Do You Miss New York" and "I Wish You Love"). Using a fine sextet with her favorite horn players (tenorman Scott Hamilton and cornetist Warren Vache) plus her musical director-pianist John Oddo and guitarist Buck Pizzarelli, Clooney is heard in top form. John Pizzarelli makes a guest appearance, sharing the vocal and playing guitar on "It's Only a Paper Moon"; other highlights include "As Long as I Live," "I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues" and "We'll Be Together Again." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide