Mel Tormé and the Marty Paich Dektette – Reunion
Mel Tormé · 1988
43 min · 9 tracks · traditional pop
A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz, showcasing Tormé's velvety vocals against orchestral arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual peaks
- velvety vocals for relaxed evenings
- orchestral arrangements for cozy atmospheres
- for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1988, Mel Tormé was a seasoned artist, having already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz and pop. 'Reunion' marked a significant return to collaboration with arranger Marty Paich, revitalizing their creative partnership after years apart since the early 1960s. This album came at a time when Tormé sought to reconnect with his roots in jazz while appealing to both new and longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nat King Cole· Frank Sinatra· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Georgia Brown 3:05
- 2 Walk Between Raindrops 2:52
- 3 When You Wish Upon a Star / I'm Wishing 5:44
- 4 Bossa Nova Potpourri: The Gift / One Note Samba / How Insensitive 5:19
- 5 The Trolley Song / Get Me to the Church on Time 4:54
- 6 More Than You Know 4:45
- 7 The Goodbye Look 5:48
- 8 The Blues 4:46
- 9 For Whom the Bell Tolls / Spain (I Can Recall) 6:42
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