5.0 out of 5 stars
With Mel The Trite Can Become Fluid And Swinging, June 29, 2009
This review is from: The Capitol Rarities (1949-1952) (Audio CD)
Most of these tunes could be categorized as seemingly harmless and pedestrian, but they become mellow jazz chestnuts when rendered with the pipes of mellifluous Mel. This is true especially with the nearly obscure number "There's An 'X' In The Middle Of Texas," which was also recorded by Bob Crosby and The Bobcats(an instrumental version aircheck), Dennis Day, Tony Martin, and Lawrence Welk. Torme's version is certainly in line with Bob Crosby's rhythmic touch, but surprisingly Welk's version is also lively. At any rate, the entire program is most welcome in the light of day; it should have been more accessible long ago.
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