Here's an incredibly atmospheric version of the Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green 1950s Great American Songbook classic, 'Just in Time'. This intimate smoky take on the standard from singer Rickie Lee Jones in a stimulating dialogue with the erstwhile Steps Ahead vibes great Mike Mainieri anticipates a new album in the spring.
'Just In Time' is from the 'Chuck E's in Love' hitmaker's Pieces of Treasure and is produced by Russ Titelman (famed for his work with Randy Newman and Stevie Winwood) who goes way back with Jones to the end of the 1970s and the singer's self titled debut and also includes Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer songs.
The album personnel in addition to Mainieri includes pianist Rob Mounsey, guitarist Russell Malone, bassist David Wong and drummer Mark McLean. Bells Are Ringing musical number 'Just in Time' was introduced to the wider canon of popular music by Tony Bennett with Percy Faith and his Orchestra in 1956 and recent versions have included Eliane Elias' in 2013 and country icon Willie Nelson's in 2021. Pieces of Treasure is out in late April on BMG's Modern imprint.
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