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1.1 A Stranger In Town1.2 You've Laughed At Me For The Last Time1.3 Am I Blue '1.4 Day By Day1.5 Prove It By The Things You Do1.6 St. Louis Blues1.7 On The Acheson, Topeka And Santa Fé1.8 There's No One But You1.9 Willow Road1.10 That's Where I Came In1.11 I Got The Sun In The Morning1.12 Try A Little Tenderness1.13 South America, Take It Away1.14 It Happened In Monterey1.15 Born To Be Blue1.16 What Is This Thing Called Love1.17 Get Out Of Town1.18 Changing My Tune1.19 They Can't Convince Me1.20 Guilty1.21 And So To Bed2.1 Don't You Believe It Dear2.2 A Little Kiss Each Morning2.3 Dream Awhile2.4 There's No Business Like Show Business2.5 I Believe2.6 It's The Same Old Dream2.7 It's Dreamtime2.8 You're Driving Me Crazy2.9 Who Cares What People Say'2.10 I'm Yours2.11 How Long Has This Been Going On'2.12 Kokomo, Indiana2.13 Boulevard Of Memories2.14 It's Easy To Remember2.15 I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby2.16 Three Little Words2.17 Love, You Funny Thing2.18 I'll Always Be In Love With You2.19 Fine And Dandy2.20 The Day You Came Along3.1 And Mimi3.2 My Baby Just Cares For Me3.3 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve'3.4 Ballerina3.5 Magic Town3.6 The Best Things In Life Are Free3.7 If I Had A Girl Like You3.8 But Beautiful3.9 A Cottage For Sale3.10 Until The Real Thing Comes Along3.11 Gone With The Wind3.12 Makin' Whoopee3.13 Do It Again3.14 Night And Day3.15 Little White Lies3.16 A Foggy Day3.17 County Fair3.18 I Cover The Waterfront3.19 When Is Sometime3.20 Love Is The Sweetest Thing |
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| | Description: | Mel Torme war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger im Bereich des Jazz und der Popmusik, der auch als Schlagzeuger, Komponist, Arrangeur, Autor und Schauspieler in Erscheinung trat.
Mel Tormé, Sohn russischer Immigranten, sang bereits im Alter von 4 Jahren mehrere Monate mit dem Coon-Sanders Orchestra. Er arbeitete wie seine Kollegen Mickey Rooney oder Sammy Davis Jr. als Kinderstar in Radioserien, da er in einem aktiven Künstlerumfeld aufwuchs. Ab dem siebten Lebensjahr wechselte er ans Schlagzeug, bevor er sich wieder als Sänger versuchte. Seine erste Schallplatte nahm er im Alter von 15 Jahren mit Harry James auf. 1942 holte ihn Ben Pollack in das Chico Marx Orchestra. Als Filmschauspieler debütierte Tormé 1943 an der Seite von Frank Sinatra in dem Film Higher and Higher. Gemeinsam mit Les Baxter und Ginny O'Connor formierte er kurz vor seiner Einberufung zur US-Army und dann erneut 1947 die Vokalgruppe Mel-Tones; erste Aufnahmen entstanden für Jewell und Decca Records, nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg für Musicraft Records, teilweise begleitet von Artie Shaws Orchester. - .. 1944-47Mel Torme was a singer, songwriter and arranger who was prominent throughout the post-war decades, enjoying chart hits into the 1960s, but who came to the fore in his late teens during the early as leader of the vocal group The Mel-Tones, having been an entertainer since his childhood. Born in 1925, he started singing professionally at the age of 4, acted on radio, was in the Chico Marx Band in 1942 and appeared in Frank Sinatra's first film in 1943. He formed the Mel-Tones the following year, modelled on the Pied Pipers and with future star bandleader Les Baxter as a member. This 61-track 3-CD set comprises Torme's recordings for Decca leading the Mel-Tones as they recorded both under their own name and with artists like Bing Crosby and Eugenie Baird and on Musicraft as featured artists with Artie Shaw's orchestra, and in their own right with Sonny Burke's orchestra, before Torme began recording solo with Shaw and Burke, and then with the orchestras of Walter Gross and Hal Mooney as well as the Page Cavanaugh Trio. During this time he wrote "The Christmas Song", a big 1946 hit for Nat King Cole, but did not record it himself. The anthology includes the large majority of the recordings he made during this era before he was even 23 years old, and it demonstrates the maturity and breadth of the talent which made him one of the classiest vocalists of his generation."The Early Years 1944-47" is a captivating CD collection by Mel Tormé, released by Acrobat. This album showcases the formative period of Tormé's illustrious career, featuring recordings from 1944 to 1947 that highlight his smooth vocals and innovative jazz stylings. Listeners are treated to early gems that reveal the budding genius of "The Velvet Fog," as he interprets classic standards with sophistication and emotional depth. The compilation provides an essential glimpse into the evolution of one of America's most beloved crooners, making it a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Mel Tormé was an American singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author renowned for his velvety voice and impeccable phrasing. He achieved fame both as a solo artist and through collaborations with other jazz greats such as Buddy Rich. Among his many accomplishments is co-writing the timeless holiday standard "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)." Throughout his career spanning several decades, Tormé received multiple Grammy nominations and left an indelible mark on vocal jazz.
Acrobat is known for its dedication to preserving musical heritage by releasing high-quality compilations across genres like jazz, blues, pop, and more. Their expertly curated collections often include rare or previously unreleased tracks alongside detailed liner notes?making them favorites among discerning music lovers seeking both entertainment and education in their listening experience. | | | No. of tracks: |
61 |
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ACTRCD9086 |
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