My Gentleman Friend (Etta Jones album) explained

My Gentleman Friend
Type:	Album
Artist:	Etta Jones
Cover:	My Gentleman Friend (Etta Jones album).jpg
Released:	1996
Recorded:	1994
Studio:	Sear Sound, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	43:34
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Houston Person
Chronology:	Etta Jones
Prev Title:	Reverse the Charges
Prev Year:	1992
Next Title:	At Last
Next Year:	1995

My Gentleman Friend is an album by vocalist Etta Jones and pianist Benny Green which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Muse label in 1996.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "For this slightly unusual set, veteran singer Etta Jones performs a set of duets with the very supportive yet consistently swinging pianist Benny Green. The tempoes vary a bit while Jones generally sticks to the lyrics, adding a soulful touch to each of the standards. The singer displays both maturity and restraint on the somewhat predictable but enjoyable outing which has a late-night feel".

Track listing

1. "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 4:37
2. "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" (Frank Loesser, Jule Styne) – 3:47
3. "For Once in My Life" (Ron Miller, Orlando Murden) – 4:38
4. "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 4:43
5. "Because of You" (Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson) – 4:27
6. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 3:01
7. "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) – 4:42
8. "Teach Me Tonight" (Gene DePaul, Sammy Cahn) – 4:11
9. "You Better Go Now" (Robert Graham, Bickley S. Reichmer) – 4:50
10. "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" (Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 4:38

Personnel

• Etta Jones – vocals
• Benny Green – piano

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5500.htm Muse LP series discography: 5500 to 5549
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing