This 1958 album features the Ames Brothers performing jazz standards with a cool, understated sensibility. It captures the group at a time when they were adapting their vocal harmonies to the evolving sounds of late 1950s jazz.
- The album was produced by Joe Reisman. It features arrangements by Joe Leahy. Destination Moon reached number 19 on Billboard's Top LPs chart.
- The lead single, "Destination Moon," was a moderate hit for the group. The album was recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B in New York City.
- This was one of the last albums released by the Ames Brothers on the RCA Victor label. The group disbanded shortly after the release of this album.
The Ames Brothers were an American vocal quartet from the Bronx, known for their close harmony style. Destination Moon was released during a period when the group was exploring more contemporary jazz arrangements.
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