With Red Norvo Quintet: Live in Australia 1959 [Live]

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Unreleased until 1997, these tapes were recorded during two stops on Sinatra's brief Australian tour of 1959, during which he was backed by the quintet of jazz vibraphonist Red Norvo. The 16-song set list (including "I Get a Kick Out of You," "One for My Baby," and a truly inspired version of "Night and Day") is prime Sinatra, and the Chairman is obviously enjoying his easy rapport with the Melbourne audience and the swinging playing of the Norvo Quintet. It's a rare delight to hear the Sinatra of this period singing in front of a stripped-down jazz combo. The overall sound is a little muddy, but most Sinatra aficionados will be so enthralled by the performances that they won't even notice or care. --Dan Epstein

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Live in Australia, 1959
Frank Sinatra With The Red Norvo Quintet
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
I Could Have Danced All Night
Just One Of Those Things
I Get A Kick Out Of You
At Long Last Love
Willow Weep For Me
I've Got You Under My Skin
Moonlight In Vermont
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All The Way
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One For My Baby
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Night And Day

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Unreleased until 1997, these tapes were recorded during two stops on Sinatra's brief Australian tour of 1959, during which he was backed by the quintet of jazz vibraphonist Red Norvo. The 16-song set list (including "I Get a Kick Out of You," "One for My Baby," and a truly inspired version of "Night and Day") is prime Sinatra, and the Chairman is obviously enjoying his easy rapport with the Melbourne audience and the swinging playing of the Norvo Quintet. It's a rare delight to hear the Sinatra of this period singing in front of a stripped-down jazz combo. The overall sound is a little muddy, but most Sinatra aficionados will be so enthralled by the performances that they won't even notice or care. --Dan Epstein

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Sinatra and Norvo.......2006-07-17

This CD contains a lot of great singing (and ring-a-ding-a-dinging) by Sinatra at the peak of his powers, the only problem is that, in spite of all his qualities, he simply did not posess the true sense of "swing". Sinatra's rhythmical qualities did not extend to the area of jazz rhythms. His efforts to interact with Norvo therefore fail where Norvo's band doesn't conform to Sinatra's style.
Nevertheless, all Sinatra fans are advised to buy this; even I who prefer jazz to Sinatra get a kick from this vibrant CD (check out "On the road to Mandalay" with an Australian big band - it's my favorite number from this album)

Frank at his best!.......2005-10-24

This is Frank at his smoothest, groovinest best! Enjoying himself with an Australian audience that clearly appreciated his masterful presentation of a swag of classic songs. This is a concert that you have to listen to in its entirety. The Red Norvo Quintet is also a delight to hear.

Classic Sinatra.......2005-06-10

Blue Note's official release of Frank Sinatra's 1959 Australia tour displays The Voice at the peak of his powers -- abetted by the jazz vibes of Red Norvo. The concert includes a terrific song selection, with the sound quality surpassing most bootlegs. It's the best Sinatra live recording you're likely to find.

Francis in a sand storm.......2005-06-02

If you ever wanted to hear Frank sing in a sand storm, this is your opportunity. The sound quality is so bad it's distracting. If you want to hear him before the bravado of that 'ring-a-ding' sound took hold of his life, get the "Live in Paris"

The Best of Sinatra's Live Performances.......2004-11-29

This CD is my absolute favorite! I own much of the music currently available on Mr. Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pat. This compilation is incredible and is a true snapshot of Mr. Sinatra in his prime. BUY IT for yourself and then buy it for your best friends and lovers.

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