Am I Reaching for the Moon? The Women who Sang With the Howard Biggs Orchestra 1951-1957.

Locations
Call Number: CD Blues Am
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 3rd Floor, CDs 2-week checkout	CD Blues Am	2-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Adult A/V 2-week checkout	CD Blues Am	2-week checkout	On Shelf

Compact disc.
This is the first in Jasmine's new series devoted to the backroom boys of Blues, R&B, Soul & Jazz and features some of the women who sang & recorded with the Howard Biggs Orchestra. Biggs, from Seattle, Washington achieved fame in the 1950s as a prolific songwriter, leader and arranger for many R&B vocal groups, Jazz, Blues & R&B singers both male and female. He even played piano on many of his recordings. Many of the women presented here have been neglected and rarely, if ever, have appeared on CD, plus a few more familiar names & titles.
Lil Green / Every time -- I've got that feeling ; Micki Williams / My Kind of Love -- How do you feel about me -- The sun forgot to shine this morning -- One hundred years from today ; Tamara Hayes / You belong to me -- That's what a song can do ; Varetta Dillard with The Cookies / Star of fortune -- The rules of love ; Terry Timmons / Evil eyed woman -- He's the best in the business ; Annie Laurie / In the mood for you -- Feeling the need ; Annisteen Allen / Fujiyama mama -- Wheels of love ; Dakota Staton / My hearts delight -- What do you know about love ; Annisteen Allen / I'm still in love with you -- Mine all mine ; Dakota Staton / Abracadabra -- I never dreamt (You'd fall in love with me) ; Anita Tucker / Slow smooth and easy -- Let's make love (Welcome to my heart) ; Helene Dixon / Roll over Beethoven -- A teenager sings the blues ; Marie Knight / Am I reaching for the moon -- I'm a little fooler ; LaVern Baker / Substitute -- Whipper snapper.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Big Band and Blues submitted by Meginator on August 22, 2022, 9:52am This compilation occupies a strange space in time, with a big band style evolving to incorporate elements of the blues, R&B, and even very early rock and roll. Each of the featured vocalists brings a unique element to her performances, subtly changing the way each song feels and bringing them to life against a rich musical background. The music, too, varies according to the singers’ talents, and its blend of big-band aesthetics with the deeply personal lyrics of the blues and R&B makes for an interesting contrast that isn’t often heard or appreciated today.