Posts Tagged: Woodwinds

‘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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September of My Years: Sinatra’s Interview with Cronkite

Sonny Burke produced “September of My Years” in 1965 for Reprise Records while Gordon Jenkins arranged and conducted the tracks. The album ranked with “Only the Lonely” of a decade earlier.

The recording is often believed to be one of Sinatra’s best albums. Jenkins arranged full, dignified and despondent music, which capsulated how Sinatra seemed about turning fifty, a reflective mood. If only he knew he had more than 30 years left to entertain and… Read the rest

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