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Around Midnight

Julie London · 1960

34 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz

Intimate vocal warmth intertwined with lush orchestration creates a timeless jazz standard atmosphere.

Around Midnight is an album by Julie London, released in 1960. Intimate vocal warmth intertwined with lush orchestration creates a timeless jazz standard atmosphere. This album is notable for its critical acclaim and for solidifying Julie London's status as a leading jazz vocalist of her time. It features beloved standards like 'Misty' and 'Black Coffee,' which continue to influence jazz musicians and are often covered in contemporary performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Around Midnight sound like?

Intimate vocal warmth intertwined with lush orchestration creates a timeless jazz standard atmosphere. Rooted in pop rock and traditional pop.

What makes Around Midnight by Julie London notable?

This album is notable for its critical acclaim and for solidifying Julie London's status as a leading jazz vocalist of her time. It features beloved standards like 'Misty' and 'Black Coffee,' which continue to influence jazz musicians and are often covered in contemporary performances. Released in 1960, 'Around Midnight' was Julie London's sixth studio album, coming shortly after her successful album 'Julie Is Her Name.' At this point in her career, London had established herself as a prominent figure in the cool jazz scene, blending traditional pop with jazz elements and showcasing her sultry voice, which became her signature style.

How many songs are on Around Midnight?

Around Midnight has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·34:30

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 ’Round Midnight 2:54
  • 2 Lonely Night in Paris 2:12
  • 3 Misty Standout 3:12
  • 4 Black Coffee 2:59
  • 5 Lush Life Standout 1:42
  • 6 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 2:49
  • 7 Don’t Smoke in Bed 2:26
  • 8 You and the Night and the Music 2:41
  • 9 Something Cool 4:39
  • 10 How About Me 3:08
  • 11 But Not for Me 2:26
  • 12 The Party’s Over 3:17

Release Date

January 1, 1960

Genre

cool jazz, pop rock, traditional pop

More albums in cool jazz

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

34 min 30 sec