{"product_id":"jeffery-smith-a-little-sweeter-w-hype-sticker-drill-hole","title":"Jeffery Smith: A Little Sweeter w\/ Hype Sticker \u0026 Drill Hole","description":"Jeffery Smith: A Little Sweeter w\/ Hype Sticker MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz NEW SEALED  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Verve Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1997 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eJEFFERY SMITH: A LITTLE SWEETER W\/ HYPE STICKER \u0026amp; DRILL HOLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: ITEM HAS A DRILL HOLE IN IT, TYPICAL OF PROMOS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eJeffery Smith: A Little Sweeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eVerve Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e314 537 790-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eVocal Jazz, Jazz Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeffery Smith is a soulful jazz vocalist introduced on this major-label debut. His warm, expressive baritone and nuanced phrasing place him squarely in the modern vocal-jazz tradition. Backed by an all-star group of seasoned jazz musicians, Smith interprets classic material with emotional depth and tasteful restraint. His delivery blends tenderness and joyful swing, making him a compelling interpreter of standards and ballads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Little Sweeter collects Smith’s renditions of well-known songs and lesser-known gems, presented with intimate arrangements and top-flight accompaniment. The record highlights his ability to inhabit lyrics while keeping the focus on melodic clarity and rhythmic feel. Produced by Jeffery Smith and recorded in New York, the album features concise, artful interpretations that sit comfortably between straight-ahead jazz and contemporary vocal pop standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Jeffery Smith - vocals; Kenny Barron - piano; Ray Drummond - bass; Ben Riley - drums; Terell Stafford - trumpet, flugelhorn; Justin Robinson - alto saxophone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Jeffery Smith. Recorded September 10-12, 1996 at Clinton Recording Studios, New York City. Notes by Will Friedwald.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eEleanor Rigby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eLush Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eMisty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eLove for Sale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eThe Sentimental Touch \/ Bal de Vienne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003ePolka Dots and Moonbeams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eMoanin'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eDindi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2:30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eFairweather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eCome Sunday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Verve Records","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51518106272022,"sku":"134900","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20267817123591scan.jpg?v=1783637714","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/jeffery-smith-a-little-sweeter-w-hype-sticker-drill-hole","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}