New Release

Slightly More Than Wonderful

Artist:

Martha Davis, Spouse

Format:

Compact Disc (Audio)

No of Discs:

Availability:

Available

Release Date:

30-04-2021

Genres:

Blues, Rhythm and Blues

Label:

Jasmine Records

Barcode:

604988320220

Packaging:

Jewel Case

Catalog Number:

JASMCD3202

Description

Martha Davis, often called a female Fats Waller, was one of the brightest pianist-singers of the 1930s and 40s, and was indeed trained by Waller himself. She didn't gain true stardom, however, until the early 1950s, when she married and partnered bassist Calvin Ponder, forming the new group Martha Davis and Spouse.

They became a sensation and their sold-out club appearances led to national TV exposure with Perry Como, Garry Moore and Steve Allen. Martha's infectious humour, boisterous singing style and powerful piano, reminiscent of Nellie Lutcher, Julia Lee and Hadda Brooks led to two critically-acclaimed albums for ABC-Paramount, 1957s "Martha Davis & Spouse" & 1958's "A Tribute To Fats Waller", which are now available on CD for the very first time.

Rounding out the release are four rare transcription soundtracks, making a chock-filled collection of 28 songs, guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a tap in your foot.

Tracks

Name
Two Sleepy People
Mine
You're Slightly Less Than Wonderful
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
Umbrella Man
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
Have You Ever Been Lonely?
Back Street (P.D.)
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
Life Is So Peculiar
I Like The Likes Of You
Your Feets' Too Big
Jitterbug Waltz
Ain't Misbehavin'
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
The Spider And The Fly
How Can You Face Me?
Honeysuckle Rose
Lulu's Back In Town
Blue Turning Grey Over You
Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood Mama)
Handful Of Keys
S'posin'
Goodbye, Honey, Goodbye (Live)
Vip-I-Ty Vip-I-Ty Vop (Live)
Martha's Boogie (Live)
We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye (Live)

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