Goody Goody/They Can’t Take That Away From Me/At Long Last Love/I’m Beginning To See The Light/Don’cha Go ‘Way Mad/I Get A Kick Out Of You/Tangerine/Love Is Just Around The Corner/Ain’t She Sweet/Serenade In Blue/I Love You/Pick Yourself Up
Sinatra & Swingin’ Brass was an album of faster upbeat numbers arranged by Neal Hefti intended to complement the Sinatra strings LP released earlier in the year. (US:18 UK:14)
“There's never a dull moment listening to Sinatra & Swingin' Brass with all the songs interpreted to perfection. The arrangements written by Neal Hefti are totally engaging and full of exuberance making the entire LP one of the liveliest Sinatra recordings of all time. For the most part Sinatra sings in upbeat fashion showing off his exceptional vocal flair on timeless standards.”
“Swingin' Brass is an album I might like to have playing in the background at a cocktail party recreating the carefree days (real or imagined) of the early '60s. In other words, it doesn't scale the artistic heights of the grandest of Sinatra's swing albums, or plumb the depths of those masterpieces of despair from the late Capitol years.”
“Sinatra & Swingin' Brass may have a few critics out there but I for one enjoyed this album immensely. Franks sings very well and just one listen proves it amply. Frank Sinatra sang so beautifully I don't know if we'll ever see another male singer quite like him ever again. This album is terrific for his fans and it makes a fine starter LP for newcomers to Frank's artistry.”
“This is one of the first Sinatra's recordings for his own Reprise label and, while critics were lukewarm at the time, it's a strong group of songs. Sinatra always had the best arrangers and Neal Hefti was on his game for this collection. Sinatra is in good voice - and overall the set holds up well. Best of all, it swings.”
“It's one of his best. No special surprises, just scintillating, felicitous, inspired Sinatra all the way. He's more tenor than baritone on this album. In fact, I detect a playful, 'boyish' quality in his melodic alterations as well as the timbre of his voice that's not present on the other early Reprise sessions. If you like relaxed swing tempos, brassy-but-not-excessively-so songs, old standards and Sinatra's way with them, you'll enjoy Swingin' Brass.”
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