The Very Best Of Nancy Wilson : The Capitol Recordings 1960-1976 (2014)

"Focusing in-depth on her Capitol recordings during the 15 years of her prime, this three-disc set is a wonderful collection for those who appreciate Wilson's ability to combine Broadway power and finesse with jazz rhythm. While the complete record of her '60s and '70s work would require at least a dozen discs the compilers chose these 71 performances with care. They show her excelling in any format, whether small-group or big-band or strings and thriving whether in the controlled confines of a studio or the freewheeling atmosphere of the Cocoanut Grove. She also worked with superior musicians, including George Shearing, Cannonball Adderley, Billy May, Oliver Nelson, and Gerald Wilson, among others. While some of Wilson's best peers could have been expected to deliver as much excellent material during relatively short periods of their careers, The Very Best of Nancy Wilson: The Capitol Recordings 1960-1976 should stand as a revelation to fans of the pop and soul end of vocal jazz." (AllMusic)