Anything Goes: Stephane Grappelli & Yo-Yo Ma Play (Mostly) Cole Porter cover

Anything Goes: Stephane Grappelli & Yo-Yo Ma Play (Mostly) Cole Porter

Yo-Yo Ma · 1989

54 min · 10 tracks · classical

A lush interplay of strings and jazz that merges classical elegance with Cole Porter's timeless melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • sophisticated background for gatherings
  • intimate listening for quiet evenings
  • lush string interplay to savor

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, this album came during Yo-Yo Ma's ascent as a crossover artist, following the success of his acclaimed Bach recordings. It showcased his ability to blend classical technique with jazz sensibilities, positioning him as a versatile musician capable of bridging genres beyond traditional classical music.
Stylistic neighbors
Joshua Bell· Itzhak Perlman· Lara St. John

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Anything Goes 5:51
  • 2 Easy to Love 8:23
  • 3 I Concentrate on You 3:48
  • 4 Just One of Those Things 2:28
  • 5 In the Still of the Night 4:43
  • 6 Love of My Life 3:47
  • 7 Pas-De-Two 4:31
  • 8 Sweet Lorraine 7:32
  • 9 So in Love 7:27
  • 10 All Through the Night 6:18

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