finetune artist: Anita O'Day

A charismatic jazz singer who balanced soul, invention, and excellent technique, Anita O'Day got her first big break in 1941 as the vocalist in Gene Krupa's band (which also featured Roy Eldridge). She recorded several hits with both his ensemble and Stan Kenton's before going solo in '46. Throughout the next six decades she would record great albums with the likes of Cal Tjader and Barney Kessel, but it was during her live performances that her brilliant timing and charming rapport with audiences and fellow musicians really came through. O'Day passed away in November 2006.

Listen to Anita O'Day at Finetune.

(2006) An Evening With Anita O'Day
(2006) Cool Heat
(2006) Trav'lin' Light
(2006) Anita
(2005) Waiter, Make Mine The Blues
(2005) Anita O'Day At Mister Kelly's
(2005) Anita O'Day Collates
(2005) The Lady Is A Tramp
(2004) Swings Rodgers And Hart
(2004) Anita O'Day And The Three Sounds
(2003) Diva
(2002) Incomparable!
(2000) Anita O'Day: Finest Hour
(1999) Ultimate Anita O'Day
(1998) All The Sad Young Men
(1997) Jazz 'Round Midnight
(1995) Verve Jazz Masters 49
(1992) Pick Yourself Up
(1991) Swings Cole Porter
(1990) Anita O'Day Sings The Winners
(1990) Anita Sings The Most
(1942) Let Me Off Uptown: The Best Of Anita O'Day

Sing, Sing, Sing
Fly Me To The Moon
Angel Eyes
Just One Of Those Things
Peel Me A Grape