Zizi Jeanmaire - Zizi Sings Showstoppers

Pure, unadulterated Parisian theatricality pressed onto vinyl. Zizi Jeanmaire was a legendary French ballet dancer, actress, and cabaret singer, and this Philips monaural pressing captures her irrepressible stage energy perfectly. You can practically see the feather boas and the spotlight just by listening to the brassy, explosive orchestral arrangements behind her. Her voice is full of character—sharp, playful, and dripping with French-cabaret charm. It’s a spectacular, high-kicking audio document of mid-century European showbiz.