Sallie Blair – Squeeze Me (Remastered 2014) (1957/2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Sallie Blair – Squeeze Me (Remastered 2014) (1957/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 31:57 minutes | 591 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Bethlehem Records

On her Bethlehem debut, Sallie Blair teams up with arranger Richard Wess and a small combo featuring bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador and pianist Sanford Gold. This 1957 release runs the gamut from romantic ballads to uptempo, Latin-flavoured songs, all complimenting Blair’s unique voice.

With its saucy title and come-hither cover photo, Squeeze Me promises an abundance of sex-kitten thrills, but what separates Sallie Blair from dozens of other postwar bombshells is her bluesy, earthy voice – sultriness notwithstanding, the girl can sing. This Bethlehem debut pairs Blair with arranger Richard Wess and a small-combo support unit headlined by bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador, and pianist Sanford Gold. The record’s candlelit ambience emphasizes Blair’s prowess on romantic ballads, but a few uptempo, Latin-inspired cuts underscore the breadth of her vocal range.

Tracklist:
1. Sallie Blair – Squeeze Me (03:19)
2. Sallie Blair – Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love (03:06)
3. Sallie Blair – Easter Parade: Better Luck Next Time (03:04)
4. Sallie Blair – The More I See You (03:11)
5. Sallie Blair – You Make Me Feel So Young (02:54)
6. Sallie Blair – Wake up and Dream: What Is This Thing Called Love? (02:16)
7. Sallie Blair – Come By Sunday (02:29)
8. Sallie Blair – Ain’t She Sweet? (02:54)
9. Sallie Blair – Rosalie: How Long Has This Been Going On? (03:03)
10. Sallie Blair – Then I’ll Be Tired Of You (02:49)
11. Sallie Blair – Similau (02:47)

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