album · November 29, 1962
Sinatra and Swingin' Brass
FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISESee this day
classic rockjazz
This 1962 Reprise release finds Sinatra re-recording some of his earlier hits with a prominent big band. The arrangements lean heavily on brass, creating a sound that is both powerful and sophisticated.
- The album was arranged by Nelson Riddle, who had previously worked with Sinatra on many of his Capitol Records recordings. Sinatra's "Sinatra Digital Reprise" label was founded to give artists more creative control and ownership of their masters. The album reached number 19 on the Billboard album charts.
- The arrangements on the album feature a 13-piece brass section, with no saxophones. Sinatra's vocal performance is notable for its relaxed confidence, a hallmark of his early Reprise recordings.
- The album was reissued on CD in 1991, and again in 2002 with bonus tracks.
Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor, dubbed the "Chairman of the Board". Sinatra was a defining vocalist of the 20th century, known for his precise diction and phrasing. In 1962, Sinatra was at the height of his powers, having recently left Capitol Records to form his own label, Reprise.
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