Blossom Dearie: The Early Years Collection 1948-1960 [4 CDs]

Blossom Dearie was a jazz pianist and vocalist with a style and technique which skilfully interwove her piano and voice as she accompanied herself. This 96-track 2-CD set comprises early recordings including "Tea For Two," "Guys and Dolls," "Blue Moon," and more. It's a feast of top quality, highly listenable jazz, and a great showcase for her talents both as instrumentalist and vocalist. (Acrobat)