Mel Torme – The Velvet Fog (Remastered) (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Mel Torme – The Velvet Fog (Remastered) (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 45:41 minutes | 1,32 GB | Genre: Vocal Jazz
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There is only one Mel Tormé, yet there are several brilliant talents. He could have made it as a drummer, pianist, arranger, actor, or author. In fact, he excels in each of these secondary roles while claiming the title of best of the jazz singers.

In this historic recording made December 1958 especially for the World Broadcasting Systems at the famous Radio Recorders studios in Hollywood, California Mel sings every song with great feeling and beauty of vocal tone. The selection of tunes is impeccable and he never sounded better.

Who could have predicted when Mel Tormé made his singing debut at the age of nine with the Coon Sanders Orchestra that he would someday become a well-known collector of antique cars. And how does he support his expensive hobby? Do you remember that he sang Blue Moon as no one else? Well, he followed up that hit by performing the same miracle on many other songs. After shedding the “velvet fog” image, he continued to improve and grow as an artist. Somewhere along the way, he broke away from a pack of fine vocalists, and like the thoroughbred he is, continues to win in a crowded race. Unlike those antique cars, he seems ageless. Highly respected and outlasting most of his contemporaries, the mature Tormé has become a giant in the world of jazz and other good music. …

Tracklist:
01. Mel Tormé – Where Are You?: Top of the Town: Where Are You? (01:54)
02. Mel Tormé – It’s Easy to Remember: Mississippi: It’s Easy to Remember (and so Hard to Forget) (01:58)
03. Mel Tormé – I Could Have Told You so (01:34)
04. Mel Tormé – All the Things You Are: Very Warm for May: All in Fun (01:37)
05. Mel Tormé – Too Late Now: Royal Wedding: Too Late Now (Live) (01:51)
06. Mel Tormé – Present Arms: You Took Advantage of Me (01:26)
07. Mel Tormé – I Concentrate On You: Broadway Melody of 1940: I Concentrate on You (02:07)
08. Mel Tormé – Centennial Summer: In Love in Vain (01:58)
09. Mel Tormé – Cover Girl: Long Ago and Far Away (02:04)
10. Mel Tormé – I Dood It: Star Eyes (01:49)
11. Mel Tormé – The Night We Called It a Day (01:57)
12. Mel Tormé – Isn’t It Romantic: Love me Tonight: Isn’t It romantic? (01:27)
13. Mel Tormé – Day In, Day Out (01:52)
14. Mel Tormé – Three Little Girls in Blue: You Make Me Feel so Young (01:27)
15. Mel Tormé – I Understand (02:11)
16. Mel Tormé – Time Was (01:54)
17. Mel Tormé – It Never Entered My Mind: Higher and Higher: It never entered my mind (01:41)
18. Mel Tormé – Kiss Me, Kate: Too Darn Hot (01:12)
19. Mel Tormé – I Never Had a Chance (01:39)
20. Mel Tormé – Day Dreaming (01:42)
21. Mel Tormé – Old Folks (02:10)
22. Mel Tormé – The Pirate: Nina (01:27)
23. Mel Tormé – Cover Girl: Sure Thing (01:36)
24. Mel Tormé – My Funny Valentine: Babes in Arms: I wish I were in love again (01:07)
25. Mel Tormé – The Glory of Love (01:44)
26. Mel Tormé – The Christmas Song, “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” (02:05)

Personnel:
Mel Tormé, vocals
Jimmy Rowles, keyboards
Bill Miller, keyboards
Vincent Terri, guitar
Allan Reuss, guitar
Phil Stephens, bass
John Cyr, vibes and percussion

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