Four Classic Albums

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Personnel: Mel Torme (vocals). The Marty Paich Orchestra includes: Marty Paich (arranger, piano); Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone); Bill Hood (baritone saxophone); Al Porcino, Stu Williamson (trumpet); Vince DeRosa (French horn); Frank Rosolino (trombone); Ray Callender (tuba); Joe Mondragon (bass); Mel Lewis (drums). Originally recorded in Los Angeles, California on January 21, February 4 & 11, 1960. Includes liner notes by Lawrence B. Stewart. Mel Torme's smooth, romantic singing style earned him the nickname the Velvet Fog. Although he came out of the crooner tradition of the '40s and has sometimes been compared to Frank Sinatra, he is a unique talent. The multifaceted Torme is not only a singer but also a pianist, drummer, arranger, and composer, and also had a career as an actor on television and radio. SWINGS SHUBERT ALLEY represents Torme singing at his best.The repertoire is a selection of Broadway tunes from songwriters such as Leonard Bernstein and Rodgers and Hammerstein, and the arrangements kick these well-known songs into high gear. Backed by the highly polished Marty Paich Orchestra, Torme is at his swinging peak on the classics "Just in Time" and "Too Darn Hot." A superbly recorded album for its time, and a must-have for fans of great jazz singing.