Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit

Bill Henderson may not have been a household name among jazz singers, but this 1963 release raises a valid point that maybe he should have been. Of course, taking on this mix of standards with the Oscar Peterson Trio – including Ed Thigpen (Drums) and Ray Brown (Bass), certainly could make a lesser talent look better. But Henderson matches the group’s ability and elevates classics like “All or Nothing At All,” and “You Are My Sunshine” with his own point of view

A1. You Are My Sunshine
A2. The Lamp Is Low
A3. All Or Nothing At All
A4. I Wish You Love
A5. Gravy Waltz
A6. A Lot Of Livin’ To Do

B1. I See Your Face Before Me
B2. I’ve Got A Crush On You
B3. At Long Last Love
B4. The Folks Who Live On The Hill
B5. Baby Mine
B6. Wild Is Love