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Billy Eckstine had one of the sweetest voices in jazz singing. This CD is his best record in print. While many of his best songs appear on his "The best of the M-G-M years: Everything I have is yours", this CD is even better. This CD contains outstanding standards from the best songbooks (Kern, Ellington and a few of Rodgers and Hammerstein's best songs, including the almost hymn "You'll never walk alone"). The Excellent remastering of this CD (much better than the mentioned compilation of "The best of the M-G-M years") enables to fully enjoy the great baritone. In addition, 12 of the 21 tracks in this CD were previously unissued. If you're interested in Jazz or Jazz singing you'll enjoy every minute.

A seamless collection of live performances by the best male voice in jazz. The quality of the sound (much better than his MGM Years double CD) transports the little genius into your loungeroom live. No other male singer had Billy's pure tone and rich vibrato. Treat yourself to sublime versions of classics like "Misty", "Moonlight in Vermont" and "Fools Rush In".....not that the man was just a ballad singer, Billy swings too on "Beginning to See the Light" and "Little Mama". Dare I say it, better than anything Sinatra or Nat King Cole could ever deliver.....ENJOY!!!!!

I have loved listening to Joe Williams with the count Basie orchestra and found that Billy Eckstein has the same whiskey sounding voice as Joe. Definitely puts you in the mood.

This cd showcases the talent of the singer who was a "threat" to Sinatra in the 40's and 50's. His smooth voice made the ladies swoon.
The choice of songs is excellent also. A great cd.