21 July 2011

Helen Merrill

Helen Merrill (born 21 July 1930 in New York City), is an internationally known jazz vocalist. Her recording career has spanned six decades. Merrill has recorded and performed with some of the most notable figures in the American jazz scene.

Helen Merrill sings Johnny Mercer:

"Dearly Beloved" (1942, written by Jerome Kern & Johnny Mercer) can be found on the various artists album The Complete Jerome Kern Songbooks (1997).

"I'm Old Fashioned" (1942, written by Jerome Kern & Johnny Mercer) can be found on the Helen Merrill album American Songbook Series: Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern (2009).

"Laura" (1945, written by David Raskin & Johnny Mercer) can be found on the Helen Merrill/Gordon Beck/Stephane Grappelli/Steve Lacy album Music Makers (1986).

"Sounds Around The House" (1976, written by Alec Wilder & Johnny Mercer) can be found on the Helen Merrill/Torrie Zito/Tom Harrell/Art Farmer album Mixes (2003).

Music samples can be heard at each link.

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