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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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