Frank Sinatra with the Red Norvo Quintet: Live in Australia, 1959 cover

Frank Sinatra with the Red Norvo Quintet: Live in Australia, 1959

Frank Sinatra · 1997

65 min · 19 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

Smooth jazz-inflected vocals intertwine with sophisticated arrangements, creating an intimate concert experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate concert experience
  • wave-like dynamic flow
  • smooth vocal interplay
  • nostalgic late-night ambiance
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike live performance energy
  • prefer fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

Themes
1950s concert intimacy· Australian jazz scene· nostalgic balladry
Career context
Released in 1997, this live album captures Frank Sinatra at a pivotal moment in his legacy, reflecting on decades of artistry. By this time, he was well-established as a cultural icon, following up on his successful late career renaissance from the 1980s onwards. This album showcases his ability to captivate audiences even later in life.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Sounds like this from elsewhere
After Midnight by Nat King Cole — Features smooth vocal delivery and lush arrangements, evoking a similar intimate concert atmosphere.
The Art of Excellence by Tony Bennett — Combines sophisticated orchestration with heartfelt balladry, reflecting nostalgia and emotional depth.
Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife by Ella Fitzgerald — Captures live performance intimacy with jazz-inflected vocals and an engaging connection to the audience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Perdido 5:25
  • 2 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 5:01
  • 3 I Could Have Danced All Night 2:45
  • 4 Just One of Those Things 2:30
  • 5 I Get a Kick Out of You 3:05
  • 6 At Long Last Love 2:26
  • 7 Willow Weep for Me 3:49
  • 8 I've Got You Under My Skin 3:15
  • 9 Moonlight in Vermont 3:43
  • 10 The Lady Is a Tramp 4:41
  • 11 Sinatra Speaks 1:34
  • 12 Angel Eyes 2:53
  • 13 Come Fly With Me 2:53
  • 14 All the Way 2:40
  • 15 Dancing in the Dark 2:17
  • 16 One for My Baby 5:14
  • 17 All of Me 3:02
  • 18 On the Road to Mandalay 4:15
  • 19 Night and Day 4:16

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