How nice to see this album available again in CD. This is bittersweet, as TK didn't live to complete it, & 5 songs are McKenna instrumentals.  But in a way that makes it an interesting Gershwin album.  Though she was ill then, I think her vocals are quite strong-- except for just the occasional reediness.  But the intimate format suits & she always had a real affinity for lyrics-- esp. on ballads.  I think some contemporary listeners might compare her a little to Weslia Whitfield-- but Teddi was unique really and this late session is very worthwhile and good for showing her jazz side, if not a substitute for her excellent '50's albums on Storyville & Verve.
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