This album, "Ms. Jones to You" was released in 1976 by South Carolina-born singer Etta Jones as her first record on the Muse label. Despite its striking cover featuring what could be described as a "sassy Osaka auntie" vibe (cue the "Nandesunon?" attitude), which might irk some at first glance, the music itself is nothing short of excellent.
This album remains unreissued to this day. From the opening track, famously sung by Billie Holiday, Etta unleashes her "auntie power," delivering a gritty, raw version that pairs perfectly with the album’s scrappy charm, just like the mood the cover suggests. What truly stands out, however, is the stellar lineup of musicians: Muse regular Buster Williams on bass, Grady Tate on drums, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Walter Davis on piano. Adding to this, the producer is none other than tenor saxophonist Houston Person.
This is undoubtedly a feelin’ good! classic—one that our pal H likely spun back in the day. It’s a brilliant, underappreciated gem of a record.
「何ですのん?」と難癖をつける大阪のおば○んにしかみえないジャケットが些かいらつきを覚えなくもない本作はサウス・キャロライナ出身のシンガー、エタ・ジョーンズが1976年にミューズより初めてリリースした、今現在も
未再発のアルバム「ミス・ジョーンズ・トゥ・ユー」
ビリー・ホリデイの歌唱で知られた冒頭「I'm Gonna Lock My Heart And Throw Away The Key」からおばちゃんパワー炸裂。ジャケットの如くやさぐれ感が妙にはまった好ヴァージョンですが何よりも本作、ベースがミューズと言えばの
バスター・ウィリアムズ、ドラムは
グラディ・テイト、ギターに
ジミー・ポンダー、ピアノでウォルター・デイヴィス等、ミュージシャンの面子が実に素晴らしい。ちなみにテナーの
ヒューストン・パーソンがプロデューサーを務めております。
feelin' good!の相方H君がかけていた(はず)クラシック盤でス！
Etta Jones – Ms. Jones To You '76 MuseA1.
I'm Gonna Lock My Heart And Throw Away The KeyA2. Gone Away
A3.
Second Time AroundA4. If That's The Way You Feel
B1. Exactly Like You
B2. I'm All For You
B3. You'd Better Love Me
Credit;
Bass – Buster Williams
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Jimmy Ponder
Percussion, Congas – Larry Killian
Piano – Walter Davis
Produced By – Houston Person
Tenor Saxophone – Houston Person
Vocals – Etta Jones
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