It is ironic that what is arguably singer
Betty Roché's finest all-around recording was also her last. For this session, which has been reissued in the OJC series on CD,
Roché (backed by pianist
Jimmy Neeley, guitarist
Wally Richardson, bassist
Michel Mulia, and drummer
Rudy Lawless) improvises constantly and uplifts a variety of superior standards, including "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," "I Had the Craziest Dream," and three songs by her former boss,
Duke Ellington. It's recommended, particularly to jazz fans not aware of
Betty Roché's musical talents.