Honi Gordon Sings

Honi Gordon Sings is the only album recorded as a leader by jazz vocalist Honi Gordon.

Honi Gordon Sings
Studio album by Honi Gordon
Recorded	March 23, 1962
Genre	Jazz
Label	Prestige

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Background

Honi Gordon sang as a member of the Gordons (with her father and two brothers) in the early 1950s.^[2] Her first recordings, in 1953, were with them.^[3]

Recording and music

Honi Gordon Sings was recorded on March 23, 1962.^[3] The other musicians on the recording are Makanda Ken McIntyre (alto sax, flute), Wally Richardson (guitar), Jaki Byard (piano), George Duvivier (bass), and Ed Shaughnessy (drums).^[3]

Releases

The album was originally released on LP by Prestige Records.^[3] It was re-released on CD in 1992.^[3]

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer commented that the album presented "bop-based jazz singing at its best."^[1] Gordon's version of "Strollin'" was described as "definitive".^[1]

Track listing

1. "Strollin'" – 4:30
2. "Ill Wind" – 2:30
3. "My Kokomo" – 5:15
4. "Why Try to Change Me Now?" – 4:55
5. "Cupid" – 3:20
6. "Walkin' (Out the Door)" – 3:05
7. "Why" – 3:20
8. "Love Affair" – 3:40
9. "Lament of the Lonely" – 3:00

Personnel

• Honi Gordon – vocals
• Ken McIntyre – alto sax, flute
• Wally Richardson – guitar
• Jaki Byard – piano
• George Duvivier – bass
• Ed Shaughnessy – drums

Source:^[3]