A late-career gem, "Songs of New York" finds Tormé in top form, delivering a set of tunes that celebrate the city with a unique blend of jazz and pop sensibilities.
- The album was recorded at RCA Studios in New York City.
- It was produced by the legendary jazz producer Carl Griffin.
- The album features Tormé's interpretations of songs associated with New York City, including standards like "Autumn in New York" and "Manhattan."
Mel Tormé was a jazz singer, composer, and arranger known for his rich baritone and sophisticated vocal style. In 1983, he was a seasoned performer whose career had spanned decades, marked by numerous popular recordings and a reputation as a master of jazz and popular song.
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Mel Tormé Swings Shubert Alley1960
Back In Town1960
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Swingin' on the Moon1960
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Jazz 'round Midnight1994
Live at the Maisonette1975
The Velvet Fog1970
Mel Tormé at the Crescendo1957
Gene Norman Presents Mel Tormé – At the Crescendo1956
South of the Border1965
My Kind of Music1962
