{"title":"BLOSSOM DEARIE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlossom Dearie Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the unmistakable voice and brilliant piano styling of one of jazz’s most unique talents with the official \u003cb\u003eBlossom Dearie collection\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Blossom Dearie Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your classic jazz catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights from our Verve Records catalog include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlossom Dearie (Self-Titled):\u003c\/b\u003e Her extraordinary 1957 Verve debut. Featuring French-infused charm and swinging standards like \u003ci\u003e\"Deed I Do\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"I Won't Dance\"\u003c\/i\u003e, this album perfectly introduces her distinct vocal and piano interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive Him the Ooh-La-La:\u003c\/b\u003e The critically acclaimed 1958 classic that solidified her signature witty, sophisticated cabaret-jazz style. Featuring standout tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"Just One of Those Things\"\u003c\/i\u003e and the playful title track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnce Upon a Summertime:\u003c\/b\u003e A masterclass in jazz ballads and storytelling. This stunning record showcases her emotional depth and features her definitive take on \u003ci\u003e\"Rhode Island Is Famous for You\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerve Acoustic Sounds \u0026amp; Audiophile Reissues:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Blossom Dearie at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Blossom Dearie collection below and bring the ultimate late-night jazz lounge experience to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blossom-dearie-give-him-the-ooh-la-la-1lp","title":"Blossom Dearie - Give Him The Ooh-La-La  1LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive Him The Ooh-La La, released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Dearie’s signature blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, the session features Dearie on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jo Jones. The program includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers \u0026amp; Hart, and Noël Coward, along with two Dearie co-writes — “Try Your Wings” and “Bang Goes the Drum (And You’re in Love)” — which showcase her wit and compositional touch. From the sly charm of the title track to the graceful melancholy of “Plus je t’embrasse,” Dearie’s performances balance elegance with rhythmic ease. The intimate arrangements leave space for subtle interplay between her voice and piano, supported by a rhythm section steeped in the language of swing and bop. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.    Just One Of Those Things (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.    Like Someone In Love (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.    Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.    They Say It's Spring (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.    Try Your Wings (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.    Bang Goes The Drum (And You're In Love) (Side A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.    The Riviera (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.    The Middle Of Love (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.    Plus Je T'Embrasse (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.    Give Him The Ooh-La-La (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.    Let Me Love You (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.    I Walk A Little Faster (Side B)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46441290727620,"sku":"060247884914","price":693.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/c17a7e8bd893b0fecc0ace981ca7231e.png?v=1786121296"}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/blossom-dearie.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}