A dazzling interpreter of classic and popular standards over her twenty-year career, Sarah Partridge introduces her own collection of songs on "I Never Thought I'd Be Here." While influenced greatly by traditional standards, her lyrics point to more modern themes as she explores the moods and textures of life, ranging from dark to joyous. She is joined by her long-standing working band of distinguished New York musicians - pianist & arranger Allen Farnham, bassist Bill Moring, drummer/percussionist Tim Horner, Paul Meyers on guitar, Scott Robinson on saxophone and flute, and trombonist Ben Williams. •"Partridge's voice suggests Anita O'Day with her bedrock swing propelling scat improvisations" -New York Times