Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder
Frank Sinatra · 1946
44 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A lush orchestral arrangement intertwines with Sinatra's smooth, emotive vocal delivery, embodying post-war sophistication.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gentle orchestral elegance throughout steady pacing for relaxed evenings smooth vocals for intimate settings
- Context
- By the time 'Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder' was released in December 1946, Sinatra had transitioned from a popular big band vocalist to a burgeoning solo artist. This album followed his successful run with Columbia Records and marked a significant artistic collaboration, showcasing his ability to interpret complex compositions beyond mainstream pop.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1946. A lush orchestral arrangement intertwines with Sinatra's smooth, emotive vocal delivery, embodying post-war sophistication. The album is notable for its innovative orchestration and arrangement by Alec Wilder, which helped bridge classical music with popular jazz sensibilities. It received critical acclaim for its artistic merit, contributing to Sinatra's reputation as a serious musician and setting the stage for future explorations in orchestral pop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder sound like?
A lush orchestral arrangement intertwines with Sinatra's smooth, emotive vocal delivery, embodying post-war sophistication. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder by Frank Sinatra notable?
The album is notable for its innovative orchestration and arrangement by Alec Wilder, which helped bridge classical music with popular jazz sensibilities. It received critical acclaim for its artistic merit, contributing to Sinatra's reputation as a serious musician and setting the stage for future explorations in orchestral pop. By the time 'Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder' was released in December 1946, Sinatra had transitioned from a popular big band vocalist to a burgeoning solo artist. This album followed his successful run with Columbia Records and marked a significant artistic collaboration, showcasing his ability to interpret complex compositions beyond mainstream pop.
Who is Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder for?
Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder works well if you're into gentle orchestral elegance throughout, steady pacing for relaxed evenings and smooth vocals for intimate settings.
How many songs are on Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder?
Frank Sinatra Conducts Music of Alec Wilder has 13 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Air for Oboe 3:35
- 2 Air for Bassoon 4:34
- 3 Air for Flute 4:33
- 4 Air for English Horn 3:57
- 5 Slow Dance 4:06
- 6 Theme and Variations 4:11
- 7 Such a Tender Night Standout 3:06
- 8 She'll Be Seven in May 2:59
- 9 It's Silk, Feel It! Standout 2:31
- 10 Seldom the Sun Standout 3:16
- 11 Her Old Man Was Suspicious 2:24
- 12 His First Long Pants 2:37
- 13 Pieces of Eight 2:26
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