It's a shame that
Lorraine Feather wasn't able to contribute lyrics to the music of
Duke Ellington prior to his death in 1974, as she's a natural storyteller.
Ellington composed or co-wrote most of the 11 songs on this CD, though
Feather chose lesser-known and especially challenging material to embellish with her gifts. She is also a superb singer who gets the most out of every track, joined by a large cast of talented musicians who sound as if they've played every chart together night after night for years.