Dinah Washington – What a Diff'rence a Day Makes (Verve Vault Series)

"What A Diff'rence A Day Makes!", originally released by Mercury Records in 1959, marked a turning point in the career of singer Dinah Washington.

The album, produced by Clyde Otis and arranged by Belford Hendricks, earned her a Grammy Award and stands for her successful crossover from the blues-influenced jazz style into the world of lush, orchestral pop mainstream. The title track, originally written in Spanish in the 1930s and popularized by other singers in English, has become Washington's signature song. The album strikes a balance between Washington's impressive vocal presence and sophisticated arrangements that combine strings, rhythm section and delicate brass. Tracks like "Cry Me a River," "Manhattan" and "Time After Time" showcase her ability to convey emotional nuance and rhythmic phrasing precisely and effortlessly. The result is a seamless fusion of jazz tradition and contemporary production that established Washington as one of the most versatile and expressive vocalists of her time.

Verve Vault Series: cut and mastered from the original analog tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Single sleeve with iconic original artwork.