After watching hours of national news, I needed something to refresh my spirit and make me smile. I turned to a couple of recordings by the late, great Blossom Dearie. She passed away in 2009 well into her 80s. Blossom Dearie was a New York City favorite -- a jazz singer and pianist with a distinct style and voice. Here's some of her work.
First up is her cut from a 1950s album, "They Say It's Spring." Perfect for this month.
Now it's teatime. This old chestnut was always given an up-tempo beat. Blossom slowed it down and gave it a fresh taste. Here's "Tea for Two."
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