Something Cool

This classic Choice session was recorded in 1978 and finds vocalist Carol Sloane at the top of her game. She has a confidence which comes with maturity and experience and wisdom, and she puts all to good use in this scintillating collection which All Music Guide calls "Classy, polished and entertaining." The title track is (as Gary Shivers notes) "a performance that truly reflects the meaning of the song rather than a study of the melody as on June Christy's version." Although the set is entitled "Something Cool," it could easily have been "Something Hip." Her nicely balanced band spotlights the superb reed work of Norris Turney, no stranger to Cotton Tail from his years with the Duke. The rhythm section is led by pianist Benny Aronov with George Mraz on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.