Josephine Baker was much more famous as a cabaret performer, dancer and personality than as a jazz singer but, as she shows on some of these early recordings, she could swing and improvise when she wanted to. The two-CD set gives one a well-rounded picture of Baker's prime period and a surprising percentage of the songs are jazz standards such as "Dinah," "I Found a New Baby," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Blue Skies," "You're Driving Me Crazy," etc. The musicianship of the French bands, which is rather streaky on part of the first disc, greatly improves by the later tracks and Baker is heard at her best throughout. It's a perfect introduction to her singing talents. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Josephine Baker (Sandstone)
12/01/2026
All Music Guide Review
Josephine Baker (Sandstone) Track Listing
Credits of Josephine Baker (Sandstone)
- Edmond Mahieux
- Conductor
- Alan Eichler
- Liner Notes
- Kevin Gray
- Assistant Engineer
- Marcia McGovern
- Pre-Production
- Jacques Hubert
- Artwork, Photography
- Alain Romans
- Director
- Steve Hoffman
- Remastering
- Erwin Bootz
- Piano
- Josephine Baker
- Vocals, Main Performer











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