Genie Pace was a new voice in the pop scene of the 50s. From a young age, she sang for family and friends but never seriously considered a professional career. In 1953, she worked with vocal coach Jimmy Rich, who helped her develop her potential and gain the necessary poise and polish. In late 1954, she was hired to sing at an Eastside club in New York for two weeks, but the gig lasted a year. By mid-1956, Genie’s career had resumed with performances at The Living Room, followed by engagements at Club 59 and La Silhouette. Her acclaimed performances led to three studio sessions that resulted in her only album, “Love in a Midnight Mood,” released on the Jade label. Genie conveyed the emotional nuances of its overall blue theme with her intimate style, singing love’s sad, sweet songs, including “Wee Small Hours,” “I’ll Remember April,” and other late-night tunes. Credit was also due to Frank Metis for his imaginative and complementary arrangements, performed by three different ensembles and skillfully conducted by the arranger himself, featuring the harp, oboe, and brass.

—Jordi Pujol (Taken from the back liner-notes of FSRV 142)