Tracks:
Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
Oh! Look at Me Now
Glad to Be Unhappy
Do It Again
But Beautiful
Easy Living
Prelude to a Kiss
I Thought About You
For Heaven's Sake
Supper Time
I'll Walk Alone
Darn That Dream
In a Sentimental Mood

Performer Notes:

• Personnel: Nancy Wilson (vocals); Hank Jones (piano); Gene Bertoncini (guitar); Ron Carter (bass); Grady Tate (drums).
• Recorded in New York City on November 4-6, 1969. Includes liner notes by Will Friedwald.
• Nancy Wilson has been on the fringes of jazz throughout her career, mostly performing middle-of-the-road pop and R&B. Most of her albums were major productions, but her 1969 effort, But Beautiful, is quite different. On a relaxed and tasteful program of ballads (including three previously unreleased numbers), Wilson sounds properly expressive and a bit influenced by Dinah Washington, while backed by a flawless rhythm section comprised of pianist Hank Jones, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate. Her performances are straightforward, a little soulful, and very mindful of the melody and the lyrics. There is little of jazz interest here, but this is superior ballad singing and one of Wilson's finest recordings. ~ Scott Yanow

Format: Vinyl (1 Disc)

Studio/Live: Studio

Guest Artist: Ron Carter; Gene Bertoncini; Hank Jones; Grady Tate

Release Date: 6 December, 2013

Label: Pure Pleasure Records