I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues is an album by pianist Sir Roland Hanna and vocalist Carrie Smith performing songs by Harold Arlen which was released by IPO Recordings in 2002.

[1][2][3][4] Reviewing for The Village Voice in July 2004, Tom Hull said that Hanna is "a model of precise economy, which serves him especially well as sole accompanist here.

"[7] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Smith initially gained recognition for her ability to emulate Bessie Smith a bit, but on this date she is a lighter-toned swing singer whose subtle creativity uplifts the familiar songs.

[5] In JazzTimes Doug Ramsey wrote "Smith is Sir Roland’s full partner in the collaboration.

They find the profound moods and bright colors in Arlen’s music ... Smith modifies the power of her deep voice ...