Tommy Wolf (1925-1979), composer, pianist, and singer, established himself as a fresh and consistently creative performer. His voice effortlessly conveys the subtle nuances inherent in his music. It’s not overpowering, but rather restrained in a way that allows Wolf to highlight the delicate nuances often present in his compositions.

"I do most of my writing, as you all should know, with my favorite lyricist, painter, sculptress, and partner in hysteria—Fran Landesman. If I told you she’s the greatest miracle since parthenogenesis, I’d only be speaking the absolute truth,” Wolf once explained. Their songs have been recorded by numerous pop and jazz artists. However, their most famous work, “Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most,” has been recorded by over 200 artists and has become a widely recognized jazz standard. Legendary performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Betty Carter, and Chet Baker, among many others, have made their own renditions of the song.

While Wolf's piano playing may not be particularly jazz-focused, it provides a powerful harmonic structure that perfectly complements his vocal interpretations.

—Jordi Pujol (From the back liner notes of FSRV 206 CD)