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Velvet & Brass

Mel Tormé · 1995

53 min · 13 tracks · traditional pop

Luxurious arrangements and Tormé's velvet vocals create a timeless jazz experience steeped in nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings
  • velvet vocals for intimate moments
  • timeless arrangements for classic appeal

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced tracks
  • seek modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Velvet & Brass' in 1995, Mel Tormé was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over five decades. This album came during a resurgence of interest in traditional pop and jazz standards, showcasing Tormé's enduring vocal prowess after notable works throughout the 20th century.
Stylistic neighbors
Nat King Cole· Frank Sinatra· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nobody Else but Me 3:59
  • 2 Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) 3:34
  • 3 If You Could See Me Now 4:50
  • 4 I Get a Kick Out of You 5:15
  • 5 Have You Met Miss Jones? 2:48
  • 6 Love Walked In 3:34
  • 7 Autumn Serenade 5:58
  • 8 My Sweetie Went Away 3:29
  • 9 I'll Be Around 4:23
  • 10 On the Swing Shift 3:18
  • 11 High and Low 3:11
  • 12 In the Still of the Night 5:02
  • 13 I'm Glad There Is You 4:36

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