Jo Stafford
was never a jazz singer but, because she had a very appealing voice and always sang perfectly in tune with a gentle swing, she was widely admired by jazz musicians in addition to her large middle-of-the-road pop audience. On
Big Band Sound
,
Stafford
is heard in the 1960-1970 era singing standards while backed by big bands arranged by
Paul Weston
Billy May
, and
Benny Carter
. Unfortunately, neither recording dates nor personnel listings are given, but the singer is in consistently fine form, enhancing such veteran songs as "Taking a Chance on Love," "Early Autumn," "Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home," and "The Night We Called It a Day." This is one of
's finer releases. ~ Scott Yanow