Harper, Toni
Lady Lonely
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1984 Stereo Reissue, Tiny WOBC, Appears Unplayed. Features The Marty Paich Orchestra. Toni Harper’s 1959 album "Lady Lonely" stands as a notable entry in the landscape of late 1950s vocal jazz. Harper, a child prodigy who gained early fame in the 1940s, was transitioning into more mature and nuanced material by the time she recorded this record. The album, arranged and conducted by Marty Paich, features sophisticated orchestrations and a selection of standards that showcase Harper’s clarity of tone and emotional restraint. The production reflects the West Coast jazz sensibility—smooth, polished, and marked by a subtle intimacy that allows Harper’s voice to shine through.