In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington cover

In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington

Johnny Mathis · 1990

54 min · 18 tracks · easy listening

A lush tapestry of jazz standards infused with Johnny Mathis's smooth, velvety vocals and heartfelt interpretations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth vocals for evening relaxation
  • heartfelt interpretations with emotional depth
  • instrumental interludes for reflective moments
  • wave-like pacing for gentle immersion
  • for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington' marked Johnny Mathis's return to the jazz genre after a period focused on pop and easy listening. This album came nearly three decades after his peak hits in the 1950s and 1960s, positioning him as a veteran artist revisiting the works of Duke Ellington at a time when jazz was experiencing a renaissance in mainstream music.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Overture: A Musical Tribute to Duke Ellington 2:16
  • 2 Lush Life 4:17
  • 3 Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care to Know) / I Didn't Know About You 4:48
  • 4 Things Ain't What They Used to Be (instrumental) 1:19
  • 5 In a Sentimental Mood 4:07
  • 6 What Am I Here For 4:23
  • 7 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) (instrumental) 1:43
  • 8 Something to Live For 3:40
  • 9 Solitude 3:43
  • 10 Perdido (instrumental) 1:07
  • 11 Prelude to a Kiss 2:53
  • 12 In a Mellow Tone 3:21
  • 13 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:19
  • 14 Satin Doll (instrumental) 1:09
  • 15 Come Sunday 3:27
  • 16 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 4:41
  • 17 Caravan (instrumental) 0:55
  • 18 Day Dream 3:27

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