This edition of Lonehill Jazz's two-fer series features a pair of LPs by
Helen Merrill:
The Nearness of You and
You've Got a Date with the Blues, originally issued on Verve in 1957 and 1959. Highlights among the 23 tracks include "Summertime," "Bye Bye Blackbird," and "Am I Blue?." Casual listeners should pick up
Compact Jazz: Helen Merrill on Verve before delving into these recordings.