Mel Tormé's 1958 album "Tormé" showcases the vocalist's seamless transition from big band arrangements to a more intimate, orchestral setting. The album features Tormé's signature smooth vocals layered over lush arrangements, cementing his reputation as a versatile interpreter of the Great American Songbook.
- The album was arranged and conducted by Marty Paich, a frequent collaborator of Tormé's.
- "Tormé" reached number 14 on Billboard's Top LPs chart.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles over three sessions in late 1957 and early 1958.
Mel Tormé was a jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger born in New York City, known for his rich baritone and masterful improvisational skills. In 1958, Tormé was at a creative peak, having recently moved to Verve Records and looking to expand his stylistic boundaries.
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Mel Tormé Swings Shubert Alley1960
Back In Town1960
Songs of New York1983
The Classic Concert Live2005
Swingin' on the Moon1960
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
