Portrait of Sinatra: Columbia Classics, 2-CD set by Frank Sinatra

29 Nov

Written by Lee Prosser
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PORTRAIT OF SINATRA: COLUMBIA CLASSICS is precisely that! A 2-CD release containing Frank Sinatra's big band work in his early career, with a total of 36 songs. If you are an admirer of Frank Sinatra's vocals, or if you like the big band era music, you will find plenty to enjoy in this collection.

Some of these classic songs include Cole Porter's "Night and Day," "Blue Skies," "Stormy Weather," "The Nearness of You," "Where or When," Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "You Go To My Head," Jerome Kern's "Why Was I Born," "Body and Soul," "That Old Feeling," "September Song," among others. A treasure of great songs.

This is classic Frank Sinatra. Sinatra sings songs from his first solo decade, each one a memorable listening experience. Excellent.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Frank Sinatra
CD Title: Portrait of Sinatra: Columbia Classics, 2-CD set
Genre: Big Band / Swing
Year Released: 1997
Record Label: Columbia Records
Musicians: 36 classic recordings of Frank Sinatra from his early years as a solo performer during his first decade. Various guest musicians from the Big Band/Swing era, original recordings.
Label Website: -
Rating: Five Stars