Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool
Tony Bennett · 1999
60 min · 14 tracks · jazz · soul
A sophisticated blend of smooth jazz vocals and lush orchestral arrangements celebrating Duke Ellington's timeless compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythm for relaxed evenings
- sophisticated ambiance for gatherings
- intimate moments with smooth vocals
- headphone detail in orchestral arrangements
- candlelit dinner background music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool' was released in 1999, Tony Bennett was enjoying a renaissance in his career after a decade of fluctuating popularity. This album marked his return to the jazz genre with a focus on the iconic works of Duke Ellington, following his successful collaboration with k.d. lang on 'A Wonderful World' in 2002 and revitalizing his status as a leading figure in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 4:01
- 2 Mood Indigo 4:33
- 3 She’s Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) 4:49
- 4 Caravan 4:36
- 5 Chelsea Bridge 3:59
- 6 Azure 3:56
- 7 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 3:39
- 8 In a Sentimental Mood 3:31
- 9 Don’t Get Around Much More 3:16
- 10 Sophisticated Lady 4:43
- 11 In a Mellow Tone 6:54
- 12 Day Dream 3:56
- 13 Prelude to a Kiss 4:55
- 14 It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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