Velvet Brass

by Jackie Gleason

Velvet Brass cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1957
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:27
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Eschewing the heavy string sections that defined his previous mood music successes, the renowned television comedian utilizes a massive, remarkably subdued brass ensemble. The resulting orchestrations are deep, warm, and immaculately polished, creating a uniquely heavy but relaxing sonic tapestry.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, lounge, vintage, velvety, sweeping

Tracklist

  1. You're Driving Me Crazy (2:44)
  2. Skyliner (2:46)
  3. But Not For Me (2:03)
  4. The Man I Love (2:09)
  5. Cherokee (2:58)
  6. Me And My Shadow (2:46)
  7. Take The "A" Train (1:55)
  8. By The Beautiful Sea (2:26)
  9. Am I Blue? (2:11)
  10. What's New (2:05)
  11. Girl Of My Dreams (2:06)
  12. My Buddy (1:54)
  13. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (1:49)
  14. September Song (2:05)
  15. Out Of Nowhere (2:31)
  16. Chinatown, My Chinatown (1:52)

Credits

  • Toots Mondello - alto saxophone, soloist [alto sax solos]
  • Walter Donaldson - written-by
  • Dale Bennett - written-by
  • George & Ira Gershwin - written-by
  • Ray Noble - written-by
  • Al Jolson - written-by
  • Billy Rose - written-by
  • Dave Dreyer - written-by

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