Blossom Dearie

Blossom Dearie Official Vinyl & Music Collection

Discover the unmistakable voice and brilliant piano styling of one of jazz’s most unique talents with the official Blossom Dearie collection at Universal Music Store South Africa. Known for her delicate, girlish vocal tone, razor-sharp wit, and masterful bebop piano chops, Blossom Dearie carved out a legendary space in the 1950s and 60s vocal jazz and cabaret scenes. Whether you are expanding your audiophile jazz collection or discovering her charm for the first time, our curated selection of her classic releases is essential listening.

As a cornerstone artist for Verve Records, Dearie’s collaborations with jazz giants like Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, and Herb Ellis produced some of the most sophisticated, swinging, and delightfully playful jazz vocal albums of the era. Experience the unmatched intimacy of her recordings on the highest quality analog formats, beautifully restoring the warmth of the original studio sessions.

Featured Blossom Dearie Vinyl & Essential Albums

Build your classic jazz catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights from our Verve Records catalog include:

  • Blossom Dearie (Self-Titled): Her extraordinary 1957 Verve debut. Featuring French-infused charm and swinging standards like "Deed I Do" and "I Won't Dance", this album perfectly introduces her distinct vocal and piano interplay.

  • Give Him the Ooh-La-La: The critically acclaimed 1958 classic that solidified her signature witty, sophisticated cabaret-jazz style. Featuring standout tracks like "Just One of Those Things" and the playful title track.

  • Once Upon a Summertime: A masterclass in jazz ballads and storytelling. This stunning record showcases her emotional depth and features her definitive take on "Rhode Island Is Famous for You".

  • Verve Acoustic Sounds & Audiophile Reissues: Experience Blossom Dearie exactly as the producers intended. We proudly stock limited audiophile reissues, including the Verve Acoustic Sounds series, mastered from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl for pristine, crackle-free listening.

Why Shop Blossom Dearie at UMG Africa?

As the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (umg.africa), we are the definitive home for authentic Verve Records releases. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium audiophile pressings, and first access to exclusive jazz reissues that often sell out at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Shop the Blossom Dearie collection below and bring the ultimate late-night jazz lounge experience to your turntable.