The popular Etta James usually performs raunchy single-entendre blues, so this surprisingly subtle outing is a real change of pace. She sounds quite laid-back on a set of ballads associated with Billie Holiday and utilizes a jazz rhythm section led by pianist Cedar Walton plus three horn players, including the great Red Holloway on tenor and alto. James makes no attempts at exploring uptempo material or scatting, sticking to soulful interpretations of the classic ballads. Despite the lack of variety in tempos, the music is quite satisfying. - allmuisc.com

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Track List

01. Don’t Explain
02. You’ve Changed
03. The Man I Love
04. I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You
05. Lover Man
06. Embraceable You
07. How Deep Is the Ocean?
08. (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
09. Body and Soul
10. The Very Thought of You
11. I’ll Be Seeing You