The Band Swings – Lorez Sings

The Band Swings – Lorez Sings
Studio album by Lorez Alexandria
Released	1959
Recorded	February 1959
Studio	Chicago, Illinois
Genre	Jazz
Length	26:55
Label	King King 657
Lorez Alexandria chronology
Lorez Sings Pres: A Tribute to Lester Young (1957) The Band Swings – Lorez Sings (1959) Standards with a Slight Touch of Jazz (1960)

The Band Swings – Lorez Sings is an album by American jazz vocalist Lorez Alexandria released by the King label in 1959.^[1][2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

AllMusic reviewer Ron Wynn said: "Decent set featuring the highly stylized, often erratic vocalist Lorez Alexandria doing conventional jazz and jazz-centered pop tunes and standards. She's backed by a capable band, and sometimes has some brilliant moments, but overall, Alexandria was an average vocalist."^[3]

Track listing

1. "You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) – 2:06
2. "Don't Blame Me" (Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields) – 2:34
3. "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller, Andy Razaf, Harry Brooks) – 2:49
4. "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) – 3:01
5. "Dancing on the Ceiling" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:04
6. "Love Is Just Around the Corner" (Lewis E. Gensler, Leo Robin) – 2:23
7. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" (Fred E. Ahlert, Joe Young) – 2:05
8. "Just You, Just Me" (Jesse Greer, Raymond Klages) – 2:17
9. "All the Things You Are" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 1:47
10. "The Thrill Is Gone" (Ray Henderson, Lew Brown) – 2:15
11. "My Baby Just Cares for Me" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 2:34

Personnel

• Lorez Alexandria – vocals
• Unidentified musicians

References

1. Both Sides Now: King Main LP Series 600–699 (1958–60) accessed June 25, 2019
2. King Records Discography: King LP657, accessed July 4, 2019
3. Ron, Wynn. Lorez Alexandria: The Band Swings, Lorez Sings – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2019.