This 1960 collection showcases Mancini's early command of orchestral color and a knack for catchy, jazz-inflected melodies, predating his most famous film themes. It captured a specific moment in the transition between big band jazz and the emerging sounds of lounge and easy listening.
- The album was recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of the World in Hollywood, California. It features Mancini leading his own orchestra through a program of standards and original compositions. While not his most famous work, "The Mancini Touch" helped solidify his reputation as a versatile arranger and composer.
- The album reached number 13 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. It was released on RCA Victor Records. The track "Moon River," though not on this album, would become Mancini's signature song two years later.
- This release came out on September 13, 1960. It is an album format release. The genre is jazz, smooth jazz.
Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor, and arranger, best known for his film scores and theme songs. At the time of "The Mancini Touch," he was establishing himself as a major force in orchestral jazz and popular music.
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