This Is Chris

by Chris Connor

Overview

During 1953-1955, singer Chris Connor recorded regularly for Bethlehem. This reissue LP has her final recordings for the label (before moving up to Atlantic) with such fine sidemen as Herbie Mann (doubling on flute and tenor), pianist Ralph Sharon, guitarist Joe Puma, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Osie Johnson. The two-trombone team of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding (which had recently become very popular) is prominent on four of the ten selections. Connor's cool tone, subtle, emotional delivery and haunting voice were perfect for the music of the 1950s. Highlights of this superior set include "The Thrill Is Gone," "Blame It on My Youth," and "I Concentrate on You," but all ten numbers are rewarding. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Ultra Vybe
UPC:	4526180699613
Rank:	196461

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chris Connor   Primary Artist,Vocals
Chris Conner   Primary Artist
Kai Winding   Guest Artist,Trombone
Osie Johnson   Guest Artist,Drums
J.J. Johnson   Guest Artist,Trombone
Milt Hinton   Guest Artist,Bass
Ralph Sharon   Guest Artist,Piano
Joe Puma   Guest Artist,Guitar
Herbie Mann   Guest Artist,Flute,Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Edward Heyman   Composer
Tom Dowd   Engineer
Lyn Bradley   Reissue Package Design
Jaclyn Levine   Assistant Coordinator
Abbey Anna   Project Coordinator
Burt Goldblatt   Photography,Cover Design
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Jack Val   Composer
Oscar Levant   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Lew Brown   Composer
Joseph F. Laredo   Liner Notes
James Van Heusen   Composer
Ray Henderson   Composer
Alec Wilder   Composer
Tom Moulton   Remastering