Mel Torme with Ray Anthony and His Big Band Live at the Playboy Jazz Festival by Mel Torme

22 Apr

Written by Lee Prosser
font size decrease font size increase font size
Print
Email

Jazz fans of Mel Torme are in for a treat with this release! This was Mel Torme's last outing recorded live at the Playboy Jazz Festival. If you like Ray Anthony and Mel Torme, and Big Band music, get a copy of this fine CD.

Arranged in three medleys plus Opus 1, this collection has the following outstanding songs: "I Had The Craziest Dream," "Darn That Dream," "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'," "Sophisticated Lady," "Stompin' At The Savoy," "And The Angels Sings," "Avalon," "Sing, Sing, Sing," among others. Mel Torme is in fine form, and his voice with that flawless intonation and smooth sound is perfect for the songs he is performing.

If you enjoy Big Band and Mel Torme, get this excellent collection for your home library, or give as a gift for a friend. This is a collection of never-before-released recordings by the great jazz vocalist Mel Torme. The jazz audience will love this one!

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Mel Torme
CD Title: Mel Torme with Ray Anthony and His Big Band Live at the Playboy Jazz Festival
Genre: Big Band / Swing
Year Released: 2002
Record Label: Playboy Jazz
Label Website: http://www.concordrecords.com
Rating: Five Stars