[Vocal Jazz] Cleo Laine - Live at the Wavendon Festival (1976)

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Cleo Laine, born Clementine Dinah Bullock on October 28, 1927, in Southall, Middlesex, England, is a legendary British jazz and pop singer renowned for her extraordinary vocal range and versatility. Often referred to as "The Queen of Jazz," Laine's career spans over seven decades, during which she has captivated audiences with her unique ability to seamlessly transition between jazz, pop, and classical music. She began her career in the 1950s and rose to prominence through her collaborations with her husband, the acclaimed jazz musician and bandleader John Dankworth.

She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and the West End, earning a Tony Award nomination for her role in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Laine's contributions to music have been recognized with numerous accolades, including Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance in 1986, a US Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991, and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1997, making her one of the most respected and enduring figures in the world of jazz and beyond.

Tracklist:
A1 Eleanor Rigby 2m40s
A2 Song 1m52s
A3 You Spotted Snakes 2m45s
A4 If We Lived On The Top Of A Mountain 3m08s
A5 Papaito 1m47s
A6 Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe 4m00s
A7 Control Yourself 2m51s
B1 That Certain Feeling 2m15s
B2 Dr. David Mantle 1m20s
B3 To Music 6m20s
B4 Go And Catch A Falling Star 2m48s
B5 Lorelei 6m15s
B6 Perdido 2m25s
B7 It's A Pity To Say Goodnight 2m45s

Label: Jazz Man – JAZ 5033
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: US (originally released in UK)
Released: 1981 (originally released 1976)
Genre: Jazz
Style: Vocal

Recording chain: PRO-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable -- iFi Audio Zen Phono Preamp -- MOTU M4 (ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC ) -- RX 10 De-crackle -- RX 10 De-Click -- Ozone 11 Maximizer IRC IV-Transient. Recorded at 24-bit/96000 Hz.

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