As the title suggests,
I Remember Tommy is an affectionate tribute to
Tommy Dorsey, the legendary bandleader who helped elevate
Frank Sinatra to stardom. Arranged by
Sy Oliver, who also gained attention through
Dorsey, the album contains a number of songs that were part of the
Sinatra/
Dorsey repertoire, given slightly new readings. Though the intentions were good, the new versions pale in comparison to the originals. Nevertheless, there are a handful of gems included on the record, making it worthwhile for dedicated
Sinatra aficionados. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine