Rita Reys Sings Michel Legrand

Album Description

Rita Reys Sings Michel Legrand is a captivating vocal jazz album, released on 16 November 1976, under the esteemed Columbia label. This 35-minute masterpiece showcases Rita Reys' enchanting voice as she breathes life into the iconic compositions of Michel Legrand.

The album features a thoughtfully curated tracklist, including beloved pieces such as 'Once Upon a Summertime (La Valse Des Lilas)', 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life', and 'I Will Wait For You (Les Parapluies De Cherbourg)'. Rita Reys' interpretation of 'The Windmills of Your Mind (Les Moulins De Mon Coeur)' and 'The Summer Knows' exemplifies her unique ability to convey the emotional depth of Legrand's works.

With genres spanning vocal jazz and jazz, Rita Reys Sings Michel Legrand is an exquisite collection of songs that highlight the artist's expressive range and technical prowess. This album is a must-listen for fans of Rita Reys and Michel Legrand, as well as anyone who appreciates the timeless beauty of jazz music. Rita Reys' sublime vocals, combined with the genius of Legrand's compositions, create a truly unforgettable listening experience.

16 nov 1976

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V.

About Rita Reys

Rita Reys, hailed as "Europe's First Lady of Jazz," was a legendary Dutch jazz singer whose career spanned over six decades. Born in Rotterdam in 1924, Reys' velvety vocals and captivating stage presence made her one of the most renowned jazz singers in Europe from the mid-1950s until the turn of the millennium. Her journey took her from the vibrant jazz clubs of Amsterdam to the prestigious stages of the North Sea Jazz Festival, where she performed multiple times. Reys collaborated with numerous jazz legends, including Art Blakey and Oliver Nelson, and her discography boasts hundreds of recordings, with standout albums like "The Cool Voice of Rita Reys." Her personal life was also intertwined with her music, marrying twice—first to Wes Ilcken and later to pianist Pim Jacobs. Reys' contributions to jazz earned her the Edison Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, cementing her status as one of the greatest jazz vocalists from the Netherlands.