Body and Soul (Ray Nance album) explained

Body and Soul
Type:Studio
Artist:Ray Nance
Cover:Body and Soul (Ray Nance album).jpg
Recorded:May 1969
Genre:Jazz
Label:Solid State

Body and Soul is an album by Ray Nance, recorded in 1969.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in May 1969. The tracks are an unusual combination, with originals, jazz standards such as the title track, and more contemporary compositions such as "A Hard Day's Night". Nance plays violin and has some vocals.

Release

The album was released by Solid State Records.[1]

Reception

Both The Penguin Guide to Jazz and AllMusic commented on the moving performance of "Take the 'A' Train", which Nance had played at Billy Strayhorn's funeral.

Track listing

  1. "Take the 'A' Train"
  2. "Get Happy"
  3. "Sunny"
  4. "Body and Soul"
  5. "Mimi"
  6. "A Hard Day's Night"
  7. "Oh Happy Day"
  8. "Stardust"
  9. "She's Funny That Way"
  10. "Jolie Janice"
  11. "Guitar Amour"
  12. "Tranquility"

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Perkins, Terry (January 9, 2006) "Ray Nance: Body and Soul". JazzTimes.