Kitty Kallen with Jim Hall

[AndyV]

?This is one of the more obscure examples of Jim Hall's studio work - a 1964 pop session with Kitty Kallen, a sometimes lispy, sexy-voiced pop singer. Jim mostly plays quiet obligato lines behind her vocal, way back in the mix and brief solos. Kitty sang in tune and always sounds relaxed.

[ragman1]

That was nice. She was quite good :-)

[DawgBone]

I love Kitty Kallen. Easy on the ears, easy on the eyes. Great stuff Andy V, thanks for posting.

[AndyV]

From the LP cover: The arrangements by Manny Albam and the accompaniment of Mel Lewis, percussion, Jim Hall, guitar and Richard Davis, bass, embellish and enrich Kitty's outstanding performance. The choice of these men for the album was no accident. They are without peer in modern jazz circles. This then is the latest album of a genuinely sincere and talented performer whose work has received the highest praise from record buyers (over 18 million discs sold) and night club goers (Chicago's Palmer House and New York's Persian Room, among many others). Just put it on your record player, relax and listen. You'll soon discover why. – Lawrence Stewart

[DawgBone]

I listened to the whole thing today, about half this morning and half this evening. This is definite gonna be added to regular rotation at my place. Great record, very atmospheric.

[sgosnell]

Kitty Kallen was a well-known big-band singer, spending time with several well-known bands, including Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Harry James, and Jack Teagarden. Big T from Texas was, IMO, one of the best trombonists, and jazz vocalists, in the history of jazz. He was a force, and a close friend and collaborator of Little Louie (Armstrong). Kitty Kallen got her first big break as the girl vocalist in his band.

[DawgBone]

Kitty Kallen was a well-known big-band singer, spending time with several well-known bands, including Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Harry James, and Jack Teagarden. Big T from Texas was, IMO, one of the best trombonists, and jazz vocalists, in the history of jazz. He was a force, and a close friend and collaborator of Little Louie (Armstrong). Kitty Kallen got her first big break as the girl vocalist in his band.

I was familiar with a couple of her hits but this is a really nice evening listening album.

I am already a fan of Teagarden with Armstrong. Him and Louis doing a duet on "Ol Rockin' Chair" has been a long time favorite of mine. Such an easy delivery style he has and his more mellow tone was a nice contrast with Armstrong's voice and horn.

[sgosnell]

I think my favorite Teagarden albums are the ones with Bobby Hackett, in addition to the ones with Armstrong. Bobby Hackett was a great trumpeter, and I like listening to him.

[wintermoon]

Bobby Hackett was also a guitar player.

[mr. beaumont]

Bobby Hackett was also a guitar player.

No kidding?

His "trumpet in a cave" sound on those Jackie Gleason records is one of my favorite things ever.

[wolflen]

ahh..nice bossa feel..Jim is playing both guitar parts?

[sgosnell]

Bobby Hackett played guitar in the Glenn Miller Orchestra, IIRC. He's listed on some recordings.

[DawgBone]

Still listening to this one tonight.....

[AndyV]

I've been listening in the car. Jim plays some great stuff way back in the mix. As a lap steel player, I dig his sliding chords - not to forget his exquisite taste.