When the World Was Young

Sheila Jordan · 1962 · Standard de Philippe-Gérard et Johnny Mercer

Context

Fifth track of Portrait of Sheila, on a melody by M. Philippe-Gérard with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The album, released in January 1963 on Blue Note, was ranked first in the vocal category of the 1963 DownBeat critics' poll for talent deserving wider recognition.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• If You Could See Me Now (1962)
• Dat Dere (Sheila Jordan) (1962)
• Hum Drum Blues (1962)
• Willow Weep for Me (Sheila Jordan) (1962)

Sources

• EN: Portrait of Sheila

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