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AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars and stated:”Most of this CD reissue contains one of singer Annie Ross’ finest sessions away from the premiere jazz vocal group Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. She is joined by either Zoot Sims or (on two numbers) Bill Perkins on tenor, pianist Russ Freeman, Billy Bean or Jim Hall on guitar, bassist Monty Budwig and Mel Lewis or Frankie Capp on drums. Ross’ renditions of such tunes as “I’m Nobody’s Baby,” “Invitation To The Blues,” “I Didn’t Know About You” and “You Took Advantage Of Me” are highlights. Also on this set are five instrumentals taken from samplers that showcase the talents of Zoot Sims and Russ Freeman. Recommended.”

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Track listing:

A1 Everything I’ve Got Belongs To You 2:54
A2 Invitation To The Blues 4:14
A3 I Didn’t Know About You 5:30
A4 I Don’t Want To Cry Anymore 5:55
A5 Lucky Day
B1 I Was Doin’ Alright 2:35
B2 You Took Advantage Of Me 4:56
B3 You’re Nearer 5:02
B4 Lucky So And So 4:45
B5 Nobody’s Baby 2:51

Personnel:

Annie Ross – vocals
Bill Perkins (# B3 to B5), Zoot Sims (# A1 to B2) – tenor saxophone
Russ Freeman – piano
Monte Budwig – bass
Frank Capp (# B3 to B5), Mel Lewis (# A1, A3, A4, B1, B2) – drums
Billy Bean (# A2, A5, B5), Jim Hall (# A1, A3, A4, B1, B2) – guitar

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Label: World Pacific Records ‎– WP-1285
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono, Microgroove
Country: US
Released: 1959