Dinah Washington: What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (Verve Vault Series) LP JAZZ-219 To Be Alive

To Be Alive

Recorded in two sessions during November and December 1959

That’s a very Lewis remark: pre-emptive

As Keith Jarrett Says in His Liner Notes: "This Is Spontaneous Music Made on the Spot Without Any Preparation Save Our Dedication Throughout Our Lives That We Won't Accept a Substitute

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Dinah Washington: What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (Verve Vault Series) LP JAZZ-219 To Be AliveWhat A Diffrence A Day Makes, released in 1959 on Mercury Records, marked a turning point in the career of vocalist Dinah Washington earning her a GRAMMY Award and bringing her rich, blues informed style into the world of lush orchestral pop. Produced by Clyde Otis and arranged by Belford Hendricks, the album represents Washingtons successful crossover from jazz and R&B into the mainstream pop market. The title track, originally written in Spanish in