Let's Hear the Melody (Benny Goodman; Columbia LP). Goodman's incisive clarinet, with suave support from a string-and-horn ensemble, in such standbys as Lover, Come Back to Me, Embraceable You, Moonglow.
As You Desire Me (Jo Stafford; Columbia LP). Songstress Stafford's voice is warmer than ever and just as true. Most of her eight numbers (I'm in the Mood for Love, Something to Remember You By, etc.) are lugubriously slow; Blue Moon and September in the Rain have more bounce.
A Tribute to Jazz, Ltd. (Jazz, Ltd. LP). A Chicago jive joint honors itself. Trombonist Miff...