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Most of Mel Tormé's albums for Verve and Bethlehem during the 1950s concentrated on material either carefree (usually up-tempo) or reflective (mostly down-tempo), but 1958's Tormé blended the two. For every bouncy single like "That Old Feeling" or "I'm Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life," Tormé sinks into the depths with "Gloomy Sunday," "The House Is Haunted (By the Echo of Your Last Goodbye)," or his dramatic eight-minute reading of "Blues in the Night." All this makes for a bit of emotional confusion while listening to Tormé, but the LP pulls together for the most part. ~ John Bush
Joe Mondragon (bass).
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California in 1958. Originally released on Verve (6015). Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.
Personnel: Mel Torme (vocals); Marty Paich (arranger, conductor, piano, celeste); Frank Beach, Marion Childers, Richard Collins, Jack Sheldon (trumpet); Vince De Rosa, Richard Perissi (French horn); George Roberts, Frank Rosolino (trombone); Med Flory, Dave Pell, Bill Perkins, Bud Shank (winds); Alvin Stoller, Shelly Manne (marimba, drums, bongos, timpani);
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| | | 1. | That Old Feeling | |
| 2. | Gloomy Sunday | |
| 3. | Body and Soul | |
  | 4. | Nobody's Heart | $0.99 | |
| 5. | I Should Care | |
| 6. | House Is Haunted by the Echo of Your Last Goodbye, The | |
| 7. | Blues in the Night | |
| 8. | I Don't Want to Cry Anymore | |
| 9. | Where Can I Go Without You | |
| 10. | How Did She Look | |
| 11. | Round Midnight | |
| 12. | I'm Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life | |
| Purchase Torme CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Patti Page Say Wonderful Things/Love After Midnight CD (2003)
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This two-fer from Collectables features a pair of out of print Patti Page LPs: Say Wonderful Things and Love After Midnight, issued in 1963 and 1964, respectively, and originally released on Columbia. These albums zero in on easy listening versions of standards from the songbooks of Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, Edward Heyman and Victor Young. Not an essential purchase for casual listeners, but fans who have been waiting for these LPs to make the switch to CD will appreciate it. ~ Al Campbell
Full Title - Say Wonderful Things / Love After Midnight. Patti Page was 'The Singing Rage.' Her rich, husky voice made her one of the most popular vocalists of the '50s and '60s and she is still a favorite today. She won her first Grammy Award in early 2000! Page's smooth vocal delivery has launched thirteen Gold records on the Billboard charts. 'September Song', 'Days Of Wine And Roses' and 'Our Day Will Come' are some of the stand-out renditions on these original 1960's recordings. 24 tracks. Collectables. 2003.
2 LPs on 1 CD: SAY WONDERFUL THINGS (1963)/LOVE AFTER ...
| | Blossom Dearie My Gentleman Friend CD (1959) Remastered; Digipak
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Another in the superior series of LPs Blossom Dearie recorded for Verve in the late '50s, MY GENTLEMAN FRIEND finds the cabaret-jazz maven joined by guitarist Kenny Burrell and her husband at the time, Belgian saxophonist-flutist Bobby Jaspar, who accompanies Blossom on just a few French-language tunes--"Chez Moi," the swinging "Boum," and a lovely impressionist ballad called "L'Etang," all of which she manages with aplomb. Dearie always chose her reperoire carefully so there are almost no typical standards here. Still she excels on Cy Coleman's "You Fascinate Me So," with its deft, witty lyrics by the great Carolyn Leigh. Closing the set is her plaintive version of the Gershwin's "Someone To Watch Over Me." The singer's self-accompanying piano work is excellent throughout.
Recorded at Nola Studios, New York, New York ...
| | Ella Fitzgerald Sings Sweet Songs For Swingers CD (1958) Remastered; Digipak
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$9.75
Recorded just before and after the period that she made the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook, Ella Fitzgerald is in fine form on this obscure LP, performing a dozen standards. Although two songs are by Harold Arlen, the composers were in most cases less prolific than the ones she saluted in her songbook series. Ella is backed by a large unidentified orchestra conducted and arranged by Frank DeVol. Swingers alternate with ballads, and as usual, Ella uplifts everything, including "Let's Fall In Love," "Moonlight Serenade," "Gone With the Wind" and "East of the Sun." An enjoyable if not classic release. ~ Scott Yanow
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| | Ella Fitzgerald Hello Love CD (1996) Remastered; Digipak
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Of the dozens of Ella Fitzgerald albums on the market, HELLO LOVE may be the most romantic. Recorded in the late 1950s, these 12 tracks highlight Fitzgerald's ability to render passionate and tender performances of love songs.
Yet Fitzgerald may have more in common with a horn player than a vocalist. Unlike many song stylists, she wasn't merely a pretty voice; she employed a lot of jazzy nuance and timbral variety in her singing. On this album, you might hear her drag behind the beat on a phrase or slide up to a note slowly. She also might spice up a particularly important word with a jazzy turn. Listeners will hear these subtle vocal qualities best on "You Go to My Head." On this ballad, Frank DeVol's arrangement supports Fitzgerald with long, lush string chords and sparkling harp glissandos. Further, the soaring flute and French horn add even more zest to this arrangement, as does the short but beautiful alto saxophone solo. Overall, this collection of standards spotlights the true elegance of Fitzgerald's singing.
Arranger: Frank de Vol.
Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald & Her Savoy Eight, Chick Webb & His Orchestra featuring Taft Jordon, John Kirby, and Louis Jordon, Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra featuring Teddy McRae and Cozy Cole, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra.
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| | Ella Fitzgerald Hello, Dolly! CD (1964) Remastered; Digipak
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$9.89 
One of Ella Fitzgerald's most overtly "pop" albums, 1964's HELLO, DOLLY! finds the beloved jazz vocalist working almost solely with orchestral backing. The arrangements (here provided by Henri Rene, Johnnie Spence, and Frank DeVol, alternately) are often soaring and string-heavy, and horns are prominent, especially on Fitzgerald's enthusiastic, solidly swinging renditions of the showtune title track, the Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love," and Richard Rodgers's "The Sweetest Sounds."
The rest of the record is filled with lush, gentle tracks, including the thoughtful "People," the lilting "How High the Moon," and the lightly swaying "Volare," which features the great Hank Jones on piano. As always, Fitzgerald's gorgeous, crystal-clear singing glides effortlessly ...
| | Sadies Precious Moments CD (1998)
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Give the Sadies credit for attempting something new and different -- their brand of insurgent country also draws heavily on diverse inspirations ranging from classic surf music to garage rave-ups to murder ballads to spaghetti western soundtracks. Recorded by Steve Albini, Precious Moments doesn't reinvent alt-country, but neither does it simply recycle the same ideas worn out by other newcomers to the genre; even if everything on this debut LP isn't successful, at least it refuses to play it safe. ~ Jason Ankeny
Personnel: Travis Good (vocals, guitar, ...
| | Perry Como Love Letters: 1944-46 CD (1994)
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$10.45
| | Los Del Mar Macarena CD (2003) (Import) Canada
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$18.35
| | Grant Stewart +4 CD (2005) (Import) Netherlands
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$16.39
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| | Adrian Rollini Trio, Quartet And Quintet CD (2005)
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$12.89
Adrian Rollini was the king of the bass saxophone in the 1920s, recording with the California Ramblers and Bix Beiderbecke, among others. While the bass sax became extinct after 1930, Rollini continued on the instrument until the beginnings of the swing era. At that point, he changed his focus completely to the vibes, where he was second only to Lionel Hampton; Red Norvo did not switch from xylophone to the vibraharp until 1943. Rollini was not as exciting a player as Hampton, but he made a steady living into the mid-'40s, usually leading a trio featuring guitarist Frank Victor and either Haig Stephens or Harry Clark on bass. His Vintage Music Productions CD has studio recordings from 1936, 1937, 1939, and very rare ones from 1944 and 1947 along with radio transcriptions from 1938. While most of the performances feature Rollini in his trio, the 1938 performances add violinist Al Duffy and sometimes Paul Ricci or possibly Arthur Rollini (Adrian's younger brother) on reeds with Carl Kress playing an important role on guitar. The selections include several originals that are ragtime-oriented along with tightly arranged versions of swing and Dixieland standards. While one might prefer Rollini's earlier rollicking work on bass sax, his vibes playing has long been underrated and his swing era performances are worthy of a reassessment. ~ Scott Yanow
This CD contains classic music from 1936-47 by Adrian Rollini, one of the most versatile jazz musicians of his time. It includes rare recordings previously unreleased on LP or CD. Featuring Carl Kress, Frank Victor, Haig Stephens, Harry Clark, Al Duffy a
Personnel: Adrian Rollini (vibraphone); Frank Victor, Carl Kress (guitar); Al Duffy (violin); ...
| | Broken Heartbreakers The CD (2007) (Import)
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| | Trilogia Del Mariachi: Verde CD (2008)
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$7.75
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