Mel Torme

Look for the discs that Mel recorded with Patty Smith. They are "killer" : ) Sean
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PS... Just kidding Warren ; )

"Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley" Great stuff, for a start.

My personal favorites include the old Coral mono "Live at the Crescendo" (this is stunning) and the Verve simply entitled, "Torme". If you like Torme, they are all quite fine from a musical standpoint. Some of the Atlantic stuff from the later 60's can be a little dicey (such as "I'm Coming Home Again" (I think that's the title) which was kind of a light pop record that I don't care for that much, but that was indicative of the era). "Live at Marty's" is another great Torme set that's probably somewhat easier to find, and is on Concord records. There are several sets with Torme and George Shearing that are excellent as well on Concord. Good listening,

-Richard

I have three of Mel's on Concord records.
1. Mel & George Shearing
2. Mel & the Marty Paich orchestra
3. I don't remember right now because I'm not at home

One I do remember is a digital recording. Great stuff, especially the Mel & George. Happy listening.

All of my Torme recordings are on the Concord Label and are duo's with George Shearing. My favorites are Top Drawer, A vintage Year, and An Evening with George Shearing and Mel Torme. The last two were from concerts that I attended at the Masson Vineyards. The first one probably doesn't qualify. It won a Grammy and you know what that means. Another interesting disc is Mel & George "DO" World War II. A nostalgia album for old folks.