Destination Moon / RE 2024
The Newest Sound Around (1962) by pianist Ran Blake and singer Jeanne Lee is a unique jazz album blending Third Stream elements. Their minimalist, atmospheric interpretations of standards like "Laura" and "Summertime" stand out, with Blake's haunting piano and Lee's ethereal vocals creating a distinctive mood. The album features a mix of vocal-piano duets and solo piano pieces, offering a varied yet cohesive early '60s jazz sound that was initially overlooked but is now ripe for rediscovery.