Vinyl Record

Blossom Dearie

Buy Blossom Dearie – Blossom Dearie on LP at Kilmorna, Listowel: a classic vocal jazz set with intimate, cool-toned charm and timeless standards.

LP · 2023

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2023 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Blossom Dearie’s self-titled LP is the kind of record that makes a room feel smaller in the best way. Her singing is airy and conversational, with a bright, precise touch that turns classic standards into something personal and lightly mischievous rather than grand. The set moves with a late-night ease—never rushing the melody, always letting the lyric land. You’ll find a smart, song-first selection that slips between English and French with effortless poise ("Comment Allez Vous" and "Tout Doucement" are pure Dearie signatures). Familiar material like “Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)” and “It Might As Well Be Spring” is handled with taste and restraint, the arrangements leaving space for her phrasing and timing. This edition is presented as a mono reissue, leaning into that close-up, centred vocal image that suits the album’s intimate club feel. If you’re building a shelf of vocal jazz essentials, this is one of those titles that quietly becomes a reference point.

Dearie sits in a special lane: jazz credibility, pop clarity, and a uniquely intimate delivery that’s instantly recognisable. This album captures the blueprint—standards, subtle swing, and a voice that makes even well-worn songs feel freshly addressed to you.

This is a modern reissue LP in mono. Mono can be the right match here: a focused, front-and-centre vocal with a cohesive, “in the room” presentation. If you already own later stereo-era vocal records, this makes a lovely contrast—more direct, less glossy, and very easy to live with. As with many reissues, exact pressing details can vary between batches, so treat it as a clean, current copy meant for regular play.

Intimate, close-miked vocal jazz with a cool, lightweight swing. Mono presentation keeps the voice centred, with tidy rhythm support and a warm, softly rounded top end.

Recommended for: listeners who love vocal jazz and the Great American Songbook; fans of cool jazz and understated, late-night records; anyone building a starter shelf alongside Ella, Sarah, Julie London, and Chet Baker; mono enthusiasts looking for a focused, classic club-style presentation.

Is this the classic Blossom Dearie self-titled album? Yes—this is the self-titled “Blossom Dearie” LP, issued here as a modern reissue. Is it stereo or mono? This pressing is a mono reissue, which suits the album’s intimate, vocal-forward feel. What kind of music is it? Cool, intimate vocal jazz centred on well-chosen standards, with light swing and elegant phrasing.