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Oscar Peterson's A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra, originally recorded in 1959, serves as both a tribute to Sinatra and a personal interpretation of his emotional impact. Smartly arranged by Peterson, the album is part of a renowned series dedicated to iconic songwriters and singers, features tunes tightly held to their chests by Peterson and his trio mates. Tracks like 'Come Dance With Me' and 'Witchcraft' resonate with rich melody and intelligent lyrics. Peterson's masterful timing shines on 'Just in Time' and 'You Make Me Feel So Young,' though the renditions often stay faithful to the originals, mirroring Sinatra's style with little risk-taking. Nonetheless, accompanied by bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen, Peterson delivers swinging and easy-listening jazz versions of Sinatra's classics. 

This is one of Oscar Peterson's most essential dates—swinging and enjoyable. The Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit. — (via Acoustic Sounds)

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Label: Verve Records
Series: Verve By Request
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered,180g
Country: US
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1959
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing, Cool Jazz

File under: Audiophile Jazz 
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