The Quarantined Jazz Voyager

Do what you desire to or not protect your health but be responsible for the health of your fellow man. This is my request. The children are spreading this far more than adults as I continue to hear reports from friends that they caught Covid from children who have greater exposure.

The album It’s A Quiet Thing from vocalist Morgana King is taken from the stacks representing the need for silence and reflection during this time of uneasiness. Produced by Jimmy Bowen, the album was recorded and released on the Reprise label in 1965 with arrangements by Torrie Zito brings us music reflective of the title.

Noise is not required to transport us to destinations that conjure memories. It’s class and sophistication that makes this an elegant compendium of songs. The arrangements and orchestration are equally soft and complimentary to her voice. Her incredible vocal range is backed by a menu of textured strings, guitar, French horn and bossa nova.

Artistry is something one has and when two purveyors connect we become privy to an excellent outcome. This happens to fill that order. So sit back, relax and listen.

1. It’s a Quiet Thing (Fred Ebb, John Kander) ~ 3:02
2. Dindi (Ray Gilbert, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Aloysio de Oliveira) ~ 4:00
3. Useless Landscape (Gilbert, Jobim, de Oliveira) ~ 3:12
4. Gone with the Wind (Herbert Magidson, Allie Wrubel) ~ 2:58
5. Little Girl Blue (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) ~ 3:35
6. Mountain High, Valley Low (Bernie Hanighen, Raymond Scott) ~ 2:09
7. How Insensitive (Norman Gimbel, Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes) ~ 3:14
8. Here’s That Rainy Day (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) ~ 2:38
9. Deep Song (George Cory, Douglass Cross) ~ 3:38
10. If You Should Leave Me (E Se Domani) (Arthur Altman, Giorgio Calabrese, Al Stillman) ~ 3:01

• Morgana King ~ vocals
• Torrie Zito ~ arranger

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