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1955 studio album by Helen Merrill From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helen Merrill with Strings is the second album by Helen Merrill, featuring the singer fronting a quartet augmented by a string section arranged by Richard Hayman, recorded in 1955 and released on the EmArcy label.[1]
Helen Merrill with Strings | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1955 | |||
Recorded | October 21, 22 & 24, 1955 New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 41:19 | |||
Label | EmArcy MG 36057 | |||
Producer | Bob Shad | |||
Helen Merrill chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | Positive[2] |
Tom Hull – on the Web | B+ ()[3] |
The AllMusic review by Richard Mortifoglio called the album "an unmitigated artistic success. The strings are tastefully scored, the songs are classics or soon to be, and Merrill's delivery is by turns emotional, haunting, and highly musical."[2]
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