This EU import, “ROSEMARY CLOONEY: RARE & UNRELEASED” is very unique and unlike anything else on the market with regard to this fabulous singer! It features stellar vocals, most of which you have never heard before, showcased in tasteful new musical settings that compliment Rosey's exquisite voice for a fresh contemporary sound!  These extraordinary recordings have been locked up and unavailable to fans until this year! Yet they constitute such an important part of her musical legacy.

In fact, the pristine fidelity of these tracks far surpasses the quality of Rosey’s commercial releases from the same period. That’s because the producer has used the tools of the digital age to expertly remaster Clooney’s tracks to impart a warmth, presence and more natural ambiance.

It was also fortuitous that for most of these recordings, Rosemary sang with only a piano or a trio. This enabled the new producer to add gorgeous new instrumental backings (lush strings, oboe, sax, clarinet, flute, trombone, new percussion, etc.), played by some world-class musicians, among them alumni of the Atlanta jazz scene. The STEREO sound is absolutely stunning.

Rosemary was at the height of her vocal powers when most of these songs were taped. She sounded better than at any other time of her life. The CD surveys three distinct musical periods and Clooney’s fans will be delighted this includes new songs she never recorded commercially! The first five tracks are from her late Big Band days, culminating in 1951-52. The mono originals have been transformed into stereo with the addition of strings, new percussion, etc. for an exciting sound.

The next 16 are very sophisticated light jazz/pop offerings that were sung between 1955-61, when Clooney was in the best voice of her life. These splendid performances have been showcased in new musical settings that sparkle with a rich luster.

The album concludes with 8 enervating live performances that have never seen commercial release and feature Ms. Clooney backed by the fabulous Russ Morgan and Ray Coniff orchestras respectively!

To read a fascinating account of how this unusual project came about, and also hear some out-takes that have never been released by any label, click HERE.

To sample some of the tracks, click the speaker icons below to hear them. MAKE SURE YOU AT LEAST CLICK THE RED (middle) BUTTON to hear the centerpiece tracks of this superb CD!  Then scroll down the page to order today! VERY LIMITED SUPPLIES!