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Mel Torme

Title: The Art Pepper-Marty Paich Sessions

Label: Lonehill Jazz

Cat No:LHJ10304
Format:CD

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· 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.

Track Listing for The Art Pepper-Marty Paich Sessions
01. TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT
02. ONCE IN LOVE WITH AMY
03. A SLEEPIN’ BEE
04. ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
05. ALL I NEED IS A GIRL
06. JUST IN TIME
07. HELLO YOUNG LOVERS
08. SURREY WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP
09. OLD DEVIL MOON
10. WHATEVER LOLA WANTS
11. TOO DARN HOT
12. LONELY TOWN
13. MAKIN’ WHOOPEE
14. BUBBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
15. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE
16. I’VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE
17. TRUCKIN’
18. A BUNCH OF THE BLUES/ KEESTER
PARADE/ TNT / TINY’S BLUES
19. IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY
20. I HADN’T ANYONE ‘TIL YOU
21. A SMOOTH ONE
22. LI’L DARLIN’
23. SOME LIKE IT HOT
24. HIT THE ROAD TO DREAMLAND

Reviews

Jazz Review - Fred Grand

The arrangements are so skilful and the sound of the orchestra so appealing. Some classic sounds from the days when jazz was the height of cool.

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