A Swingin' Affair!
Frank Sinatra · 1957
47 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
Swinging arrangements blend with Sinatra's smooth vocals, creating an inviting atmosphere of classic jazz elegance.
Why this album works
'A Swingin' Affair!' received critical acclaim upon its release and solidified Sinatra's status as a pop culture icon. The album features classic standards and showcases Sinatra's signature phrasing and emotional delivery, influencing countless artists in the jazz and pop realms.
- Best for
- inviting atmosphere for gatherings steady pacing for relaxed enjoyment smooth vocals for carefree moments
- Context
- Released in 1957, 'A Swingin' Affair!' marked Frank Sinatra's artistic peak during his tenure with Capitol Records. Following the commercial success of 'Come Fly with Me' in 1958, this album further established Sinatra as a leading figure in the big band and vocal jazz genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Jula de Palma· Milva· Herbie Hancock· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Night and Day Standout 3:59
- 2 I Wish I Were in Love Again 2:27
- 3 I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ 3:10
- 4 I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plans 2:23
- 5 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:21
- 6 Stars Fell on Alabama 2:37
- 7 No One Ever Tells You 3:23
- 8 I Won’t Dance Standout 3:21
- 9 Lonesome Road 3:53
- 10 At Long Last Love 2:23
- 11 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:03
- 12 I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good 3:22
- 13 From This Moment On 3:50
- 14 If I Had You 2:35
- 15 Oh! Look at Me Now 2:48
- 16 The Lady Is a Tramp Standout 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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