Willow Weep for Me (Sheila Jordan)

Sheila Jordan · 1962 · Standard d'Ann Ronell, dernier titre de l'album

Context

Twelfth and last track of Portrait of Sheila, on the melody by Ann Ronell, lasting 3 min 28. Jordan recorded it in 1962 at Van Gelder Studio, accompanied by Barry Galbraith, Steve Swallow and Denzil Best.

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).

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 7, 2026: Willow Weep For Me - Rentrée sous les saules (Anatomie d'un titre, TSF Jazz, in French)

By the same artist

• If You Could See Me Now (1962)
• Dat Dere (Sheila Jordan) (1962)
• When the World Was Young (1962)
• Hum Drum Blues (1962)

Sources

• EN: Portrait of Sheila

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