Cat No LHJ10304

· This release contains Mel Tormé and Art Pepper’s only recorded collaborations : the two albums “Mel Tormé Sings Shubert Alley” (1960) & “Back in Town” (1959) - in their entirety - both arranged by the inimitable Marty Paich, who also played piano, organ and celeste and conducted the bands, and who collaborated with Tormé many times.

· The superb list of accompanying musicians include : Barney Kessel, Frank Rosolino, Red Callender, Bill Perkins, Joe Mondragon, Mel Lewis, Jack Sheldon, Victor Feldman, Al Porcino, Stu Williamson, Bill Hood, & Tommy Tedesco.

· The ‘Back in Town’ album was a reunion of the famous Tormé vocal group, The Mel-Tones, which made its first recordings in 1944.

· 24 tracks - Total Time: 76:41 min. Splendid sound quality - new and careful 20-bit remastering. Includes comprehensive booklet.