Blossom Dearie’s Once Upon a Summertime is an intimate vocal jazz set originally released in 1959, showcasing her unmistakably light, conversational singing and understated piano playing. Backed by a small ensemble, Dearie moves effortlessly through standards and sophisticated songbook material with the cool, economical style that defines her classic Verve recordings. Highlights include “Tea for Two,” “Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “Moonlight Saving Time” and the title track “Once Upon a Summertime.”
