From Bessie to Brazil
# From Bessie to Brazil

From Bessie To Brazil is a 1993 album by jazz vocalist Susannah McCorkle. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

Music critic Scott Yanow of AllMusic praised the album and called it "a fine all-round showcase for the talented singer."

## Personnel

* Susannah McCorkle - vocals
* Allen Farnham - piano, musical director
* Howard Alden – guitar
* Kiyoshi Kitagawa - bass
* Chuck Redd – drums
* Randy Sandke – trumpet, flugelhorn
* Dick Oatts – alto saxophone, flute
* Ken Peplowski – tenor saxophone, clarinet
* Robert Trowers – trombone

“Thief in The Night” & “The People That You Never Get To Love” arranged by Allen Farnham; “The Lady Is a Tramp” & “Hit the Road to Dreamland” arranged by Ben Aronov;

“Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” & “Love” arranged by Richard De Rosa.

