A 1962 collection of original material from Mel Tormé, showcasing his talents as a songwriter and vocalist. The album features his signature smooth delivery on a set of tunes that blend jazz sensibilities with pop structures.
- The album was released on November 6, 1962, by Black Sheep Music.
- It was released during a period when Tormé was also active as a television personality and composer for film.
- The album features Tormé's own compositions, a departure from some of his earlier work which focused on standards.
Mel Tormé was a jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger, often called "The Velvet Fog" for his smooth baritone. In 1962, he was a seasoned performer releasing a collection of his own compositions.
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Back In Town1960
Songs of New York1983
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Swingin' on the Moon1960
Tormé1958
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Live at the Maisonette1975
The Velvet Fog1970
Mel Tormé at the Crescendo1957
Gene Norman Presents Mel Tormé – At the Crescendo1956
South of the Border1965
