Posts Tagged: Long Time

‘Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!’ Spot Light on Carefree Sinatra

“Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!” was produced by one of Frank Sinatra’s long-time collaborators Voyle Gilmore. The fourth studio album was recorded in 1956 by Sinatra for Capitol Records.

Once again, Sinatra teams up with Nelson Riddle, who arranges and conducts a powerful yet subtle swinging album that is upbeat, jazzy and brash. As you listen to the album, you can’t help but notice Sinatra bounces off the hard-hitting horns while at the same time floats… Read the rest

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An Interview With Sid Mark

Long-time Sinatra fans are no doubt familiar with Philadelphia DJ Sid Mark, who for 50 years has hosted the popular radio program, The Sounds of Sinatra.

All About Jazz published an extensive interview with Sid. The article talks about the history of the program, includes photos and anecdotes about Sinatra and generally makes for fascinating reading.

If only I could still receive Sid’s program here in NYC, as I once did…

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