How Long Has This Been Going On?

An apt title for our times, huh. This seems to have been going on a long time!

But here’s a recommendation for your pandemic listening, prompted by my rereading selected reviews in Gary Giddins’ Rhythm-a-ning (1986.) Giddins highly recommended a new release by Sarah Vaughan on Norman Granz’s Pablo label, titled How Long Has This Been Going On? (1978.) Listening to the album is a delight; listening is delicious! Vaughan’s wonders and flaws are on display here, in a particularly soulful setting, backed by top-drawer and sensitive musicians. My favorite cut is a slow version of “My Old Flame,” accompanied only by Joe Pass. The album is available on iTunes and Amazon Music.