Complete Intimate Interpretations

Contains complete LPs:
- The most intimate (Bethlehem, 1955)
- Gershwin, Shavers & Strings (Bethlehem, 1955)

Considering his stature, it is surprising that the exciting trumpeter Charlie Shavers did not lead more sessions throughout his career. This set, only his second and third LPs as a leader, is purely mood music with concise and very melodic versions of familiar ballads. Shavers, who is backed by a large string orchestra, shows off the prettier side of his tone.


Tracklisting:

01. Stella By Starlight
02. Ill Wind
03. Stormy Weather
04. Out Of Nowhere
05. Easy To Remember
06. Stardust
07. I Cover The Waterfront
08. Memories Of You
09. You're Mine You
10. Let's Fall In Love
11. I've Got A Crush On You
12. Someone To Watch Over Me
13. Somebody Loves Me
14. The Man I Love
15. It Ain't Necessarily So
16. Liza
17. Embraceable You
18. I've Got Rhythm
19. Summertime
20. But Not For Me


All tracks by Charlie Shavers (tp) with Large Studio Orchestra including Strings, Sy Oliver (arr,cond).

Recorded in New York City, 1955


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