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Sunday Sleep In ~ “Stardust” ~ Mel Tormé

Velvet Frog Mel

God what pipes.

No wonder why they called him the Velvet Frog.

Almost a twin to Ella Fitzgerald’s phrasing scattin’ and style. His tone unbelievable. Besides singing he also composed, played both drums & piano and acted.

Sadly they just don’t make them like this anymore.

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Wednesday “Winter Moon” ~ Art Pepper

Art Pepper

Pepper was on Hoagy Carmichael’s album “Hoagy Sings Carmichael” who wrote the song when released in 1956.

Just the right time and mood for its play.

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Monday Moanin’ ~ Moanin’ Low ~ Harry James

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