Diane Schuur - Round Midnight (arranged by Clare Fischer)

From Schuur's 1992 recording, "In Tribute," this oft-recorded Thelonius Monk classic (w/ lyrics by Bernard Hanighen) receives an inspired and poignant reading. Schuur sings her ass off here, her impressive technique and obvious harmonic comfort level never getting in the way of the song: the melody is clearly delineated and the emotion is palpable. 

Supporting her in this endeavor are Clare Fischer's characteristically dense but supple harmonies, making for a subtle and altogether exquisite arrangement which, BTW, foregoes the standard Dizzy Gillespie intro.