Sallie Blair

Sallie Blair – Squeeze Me (Remastered 2014) (1957/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 31:57 minutes | 591 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Bethlehem Records

On her Bethlehem debut, Sallie Blair teams up with arranger Richard Wess and a small combo featuring bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador and pianist Sanford Gold. This 1957 release runs the gamut from romantic ballads to uptempo, Latin-flavoured songs, all complimenting Blair’s unique voice.

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Sallie Blair – Hello, Tiger! (Remastered) (1958/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:33:06 minutes | 1,75 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RevOla

A delightfully interpreted set of song recordings. Discovered her on the compilation MId-Century Minx with the song “Better Luck Next Time”. Both of her albums are worthwhile additions to my growing collection–and appreciation–of Female Jazz Vocalists. I wish there were more recordings..
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