(Vocal jazz) Madeline Eastman - Mad About Madeline - 1991, MP3, 320 kbps

Madeline Eastman's second recording would be recommended if only for the "backup" group (altoist Phil Woods, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Tony Dumas, and Vince Lateano plus a guest vocal by Mark Murphy on Bob Dorough's "You're the Dangerous Type"), but even if the musicians were anonymous this set would be worth checking out. Madeline Eastman is a creative singer with an appealing voice. Most of the tunes are vocal standards, but they also include such offbeat choices as "Freedom Jazz Dance," "Four," and "Never Never Land." Other highlights include fresh renditions of "Cheek to Cheek," "Turn out the Stars," and "All of You."

Madeline Eastman, Mark Murphy - vocals
Phil Woods - saxophone
Cedar Walton - piano
Tony Dumas - bass
Vince Lateano - drums
Michael Spiro - percussion
Paul Potyen - arranger