Together at Last/A Perfect Combination: The Complete Sessions 1958-1959 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] [Import]

Tony Bennett | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B001I1LQ5I
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,881 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Just In Time

2. When I Fall In Love

3. Taking A Chance On Love

4. Without A Song

5. Fascinatin' Rhythm

6. Solitude

7. Pennies From Heaven

8. Lost In The Stars

9. Firefly

10. There Will Never Be Another You

11. Lullaby Of Broadway

12. Ol' Man River

13. Life Is A Song

14. With Plenty Of Money And You

15. Jeepers Creepers

16. Are You Havin' Any Fun

17. Anything Goes

18. Strike Up The Band

19. Chicago

20. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The complete and only collection of studio recordings by these two legends of music together! In the past these recordings have been subject to intrusive audience overdubbing but here they are free from this and are in genuine stereo and wonderfully remastered. The warm, husky tenor of Tony Bennett with his jazz phrasing and spontaneity lends himself perfectly to the ultra swinging sound of Basie's orchestra on classics such as "Pennies From Heaven", "Jeepers Creepers", "When I Fall In Love". The Franticly funky bongo playing on "Ol' Man River" is worth the CD price alone! Full discography of the sessions with comprehensive notes on the artists, and with the continued popularity of Tony Bennett this is quite simply a fantastic set. Also available Tony Bennett: JASCD679 - While We're Young; The Great Hit Sounds Of Tony Bennett Also Available Count Basie: JASCD442 - Dance Sessions

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TWO CLASSIC ALBUMS IN ONE, November 30, 2008

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Barry McCanna (Normandy, France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together at Last/A Perfect Combination: The Complete Sessions 1958-1959 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

This reissue melds the results of two main sessions, grouped around the December and January period. As far as I can see, these have been available previously as separate albums. The original over-dubbed applause, which gave the false impression of a live audience, has been removed, enabling the music to be heard in its own right. The numbers vary between swingers and ballads, mainly from the standard songbook. A word of caution is necessary because, despite the title and cover illustration, Bennett's long-standing accompanist Ralph Sharon officiated at the keyboard for all but two of the 23 tracks. If you buy this for the vocalist you'll be happy, but don't expect to hear Count Basie tickling the ivories throughout.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Stereo / Studio Recordings - Nice Package, June 6, 2009

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Bill Anthony "billjbfan" (North Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together at Last/A Perfect Combination: The Complete Sessions 1958-1959 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

This is the first time the 1959 Columbia album IN PERSON! WITH COUNT BASIE (tracks 1-12) by Tony Bennett has ever been on CD (although the original LP had overdubbed applause that has been omitted here). All 23 tracks are in true stereo - another post indicates the Roulette album (tracks 13-23) has never been in stereo on CD, although it has been released many times in mono on cheap budget-label discs.

The great cover photo of Tony from the Columbia album has been used on the inside of the booklet in color, and there are 2 page liner notes, complete session details and personnel, and composer credits.

An essential addition to the CD catalog for Tony Bennett fans.