Thursday, June 8, 2023

Jump For Joy - Peggy Lee

Jump For Joy - Peggy Lee
2:05
Jump For Joy, 1958
Written by Duke Ellington, Sid Kuller, and Paul Francis Webster

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This is a hard-swinging pop-jazz track, carried along by bright brass, Nelson Riddle's exuberant arrangements, and Lee's own joyful, confident, smooth vocals.  In Lee's hands, the song is a playful yet sophisticated celebration of happiness and resilience. The arrangement is light and breezy, with a laid-back rhythm that complements her effortless phrasing.  It feels celebratory, upbeat, and absolutely timeless.

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