Mel And George Do World War II

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:02:30
Personnel: Mel Torme (vocals), George Shearing (piano), Neil Swainson (bass), Donny Osborne (drums). All of the Mel Torme-George Shearing collaborations are well worth acquiring, for the singer and the pianist constantly inspire each other. For this live concert, Torme and Shearing perform a variety of songs popular during World War II. Shearing and bassist Neil Swainson duet on "Lilt Marlene" and "I've Heard That Song Before"; Shearing takes "I Know Why and So Do You" unaccompanied, and the duo is joined by drummer Donny Osborne and Torme for a wide-ranging and consistently enjoyable set. Although "This Is the Army Mister Jones" is a bit dated, a four-song Duke Ellington medley, "I Could Write a Book" and a touching "We Mustn't Say Goodbye" are memorable. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)