Various Artists - St. Louis Woman

This album marks Vanessa Williams' return to Broadway after her most recent triumphs on Broadway (Kiss of the Spider Woman), TV (Bye Bye Birdie) and the screen (Dance with Me). St. Louis Woman is a collection of classics written and composed by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer; highlights include the traditional folk ballad Li'l Augie Is a Natural Man, the spiritual Leavin' Time and the celebratory Come Rain Or Come Shine.