Name: Mel Torme: Swings Shubert Alley by Mel Torme
Brand: Mel Torme
SKU: 042282158123
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

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Though the nominal concept for Mel Tormé's Swings Shubert Alley is Broadway standards, this last moment of pure Tormé brilliance moves much too fast and hard for the concept to be anything but pure swing. Of course it starts out with a bang with the punchy "Too Close for Comfort." Tormé sounds like he's racing the band to the finish of the song on this one (and a few others, like "Too Darn Hot" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top"), on the latter he repeats the title over and over again with that exuberant voice. As with his other classic swing albums, Tormé does insert a few slower songs; here, "Once in Love with Amy," "A Sleepin' Bee" and "Old Devil Moon" are downtempo, with a smile. The overall mood, however, is unrestrained enthusiasm, and it makes for an excellent record.
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1. Too Close For Comfort

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Producer: Russ Garcia
Norman Granz; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Bock
George Weiss
Larry Holofcenter; Other
Musicpublisher: Abilene Music Inc.
Jerry Bock Enterprises Ltd.
Quartet Music, Inc.
Range Road Music Inc.; Other
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Larry Holofcenter
George Weiss
Jerry Bock; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer: George David Weiss
Jerry Bock
Larry Holofcenter; Composer
Composer: Larry Holofcenter
George Weiss
Jerry Bock; Composer

2. Once In Love With Amy

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Frank Loesser; Other
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Frank Loesser; Production
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer
Musicpublisher: Frank Music Corp.; Other

3. A Sleepin' Bee

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Mel Torme
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Vocals: Mel Torme; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Harold Arlen
Truman Capote; Other
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Truman Capote
Harold Arlen; Production
Composer: Harold Arlen
Truman Capote; Composer
Composer: Truman Capote
Harold Arlen; Composer
Musicpublisher: Harwin Music Corp.; Other

4. On The Street Where You Live

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Composer: Frederick Loewe; Composer
Composer: Frederick Loewe; Composer
Author: Alan Jay Lerner; Production
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Alan Jay Lerner; Production
Musicpublisher: Chappell & Co.; Other

5. All I Need Is A Girl

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Composer: Stephen Sondheim
Jule Styne; Composer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Stephen Sondheim; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Other
Musicpublisher: Chappell Music Co. Inc.; Other
Composer: Jule Styne
Stephen Sondheim; Composer

6. Just In Time

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Mel Torme
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Vocals: Mel Torme; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Author: Betty Comden
Adolph Green; Production
Composer: Jule Styne
Adolph Green
Betty Comden; Composer
Composer: Betty Comden
Adolph Green
Jule Styne; Composer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Composer Lyricist: Adolph Green
Betty Comden; Other
Musicpublisher: Chappell & Co.; Other

7. Hello Young Lovers

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Mel Torme
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Vocals: Mel Torme; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Other
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Oscar Hammerstein Ii
Richard Rodgers; Production
Composer: Oscar Hammerstein Ii
Richard Rodgers; Composer
Composer: Oscar Hammerstein Ii
Richard Rodgers; Composer
Musicpublisher: A Division Of Rogers & Hammerstein; Other

8. Surrey With The Fringe On Top

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Author: Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Production
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Production
Musicpublisher: Williamson Music Company, Inc.; Other
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer

9. Old Devil Moon

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Composer Lyricist: E.y. Harburg
Burton Lane; Other
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Burton Lane
E.y. Harburg; Production
Composer: Burton Lane
E.y. Harburg; Composer
Composer: Burton Lane
E.y. Harburg; Composer
Musicpublisher: Chappell & Co.; Other

10. Whatever Lola Wants

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Richard Adler
Jerry Ross; Other
Musicpublisher: Songwriters Guild Of America; Other
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Jerry Ross
Richard Adler; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer: Jerry Ross
Richard Adler; Composer
Composer: Jerry Ross
Richard Adler; Composer

11. Too Darn Hot

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Recording: Val Valentine; Production
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Al Porcino
Bill Perkins
Mel Lewis
Art Pepper
Bill Hood
Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson
Al Porcino; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Art Pepper; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince Derosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bill Perkins; Performer
Trumpet: Al Porcino
Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other
Studio Personnel: Val Valentine; Production
Author: Cole Porter; Production
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer

12. Lonely Town

by Mel Torme

Featured Artist: The Marty Paich Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mel Tormé; Main Performer
Recording Arrangement: Marty Paich; Production
Recording Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince De Rosa; Performer
Performer: Marty Paich
Red Callender
Mel Torme
Joe Mondragon
Stu Williamson
Mel Lewis
Vince De Rosa
Frank Rosolino
Bill Hood; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Trombone: Frank Rosolino; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Vocals: Mel Torme; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill Hood; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Mel Lewis; Performer
French Horn: Vince De Rosa; Performer
Piano: Marty Paich; Performer
Trombone: Frank Rosolino; Performer
Trumpet: Stu Williamson; Performer
Tuba: Red Callender; Performer
Author: Leonard Bernstein
Betty Comden
Adolph Green; Production
Composer Lyricist: Leonard Bernstein
Adolph Green
Betty Comden; Other
Composer: Adolph Green
Betty Comden
Leonard Bernstein; Composer
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Betty Comden
Adolph Green; Composer
Musicpublisher: Universal Polygram International Publishing Inc.; Other
Producer: Russ Garcia; Production
Recording Producer: Russ Garcia; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

Verve

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1959

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Available

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Free

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UPC

42282158123

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Mel Torme: Swings Shubert Alley

1. Too Close For Comfort

2. Once In Love With Amy

3. A Sleepin' Bee

4. On The Street Where You Live

5. All I Need Is A Girl

6. Just In Time

7. Hello Young Lovers

8. Surrey With The Fringe On Top

9. Old Devil Moon

10. Whatever Lola Wants

11. Too Darn Hot

12. Lonely Town

Technical Specifications

Mel Torme: Swings Shubert Alley

Product information

Release options

1. Too Close For Comfort

2. Once In Love With Amy

3. A Sleepin' Bee

4. On The Street Where You Live

5. All I Need Is A Girl

6. Just In Time

7. Hello Young Lovers

8. Surrey With The Fringe On Top

9. Old Devil Moon

10. Whatever Lola Wants

11. Too Darn Hot

12. Lonely Town

Technical Specifications