Harold Arlen: Maxine Sullivan, The Great Songs From The Cotton Club Vocalists 1-20 The Genuine Eccentric And

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“this was a labor of love for all of us

She wrote the lyrics for over 500 songs including works by Jerome Kern

Elmslie was the lyricist's "significant other

Harold Arlen: Maxine Sullivan, The Great Songs From The Cotton Club Vocalists 1-20 The Genuine Eccentric AndMaxine Sullivan was one of the best and best known big band jazz vocalists in the 1930's. She retired when the style faded, but came back with a vengeance the year she turned 70. From 1981 until 1985, she recorded a slew of albums. This studio album from 1984 is one of the best. Hers is a husky, laid back voice that goes perfectly with the arrangements for small jazz ensemble led by Keith Ingham. Excellent intonation and enunciation. Some of the Arlen