What makes In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington by Johnny Mathis notable?

This album is significant for its celebration of Duke Ellington's timeless compositions, showcasing Mathis’s ability to breathe new life into classics. It received critical acclaim for its lush arrangements and Mathis's vocal delivery, helping to bridge generational gaps in jazz appreciation during the early '90s. 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.

Who is In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington for?

In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington works well if you're into smooth vocals for evening relaxation, heartfelt interpretations with emotional depth and instrumental interludes for reflective moments.

How many songs are on In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington?

In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington has 18 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

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.

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Why this album works

This album is significant for its celebration of Duke Ellington's timeless compositions, showcasing Mathis’s ability to breathe new life into classics. It received critical acclaim for its lush arrangements and Mathis's vocal delivery, helping to bridge generational gaps in jazz appreciation during the early '90s.

Best for: smooth vocals for evening relaxation heartfelt interpretations with emotional depth instrumental interludes for reflective moments
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.
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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 Standout 4:17
3 Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care to Know) / I Didn't Know About You Standout 4:48
4 Things Ain't What They Used to Be (instrumental) 1:19
5 In a Sentimental Mood Standout 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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