Della Reese - Live (1966) Vinyl LP • Shelley Manne, Bill Doggett

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (ABC ads); seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read (text is crooked) with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Gotta Travel On
2. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
3. Girl Talk
4. Ill Wind
5. Driftin' Blues
6. Good Morning Blues
7. Who Can I Turn To?
8. There Will Never Be Another You
9. Detour Ahead
10. But Beautiful

About The Record:

Live, by Della Reese, was released by ABC-Paramount Records and recorded at Western Recorders in Hollywood on May 17, 1966. Despite being studio-recorded, it captures a live atmosphere with Reese and jazz musicians, including Ray Brown, Bill Doggett, and Herb Ellis, performing in one take to evoke a house party vibe. The album features ten tracks, blending jazz, blues, and pop, with selections like Driftin’ Blues and Who Can I Turn To? showcasing Reese’s powerful, emotive vocals. It reached No. 149 on the US Billboard 200, marking Reese’s final chart appearance, and received praise from Billboard and Cash Box for its lively, engaging energy. Critics, including Waltz Friedwald, lauded its outstanding quality, cementing its status as a notable entry in Reese’s jazz-focused discography.