Captured live in Tokyo, this exhilarating concert album documents vocal legend Mel Tormé performing at the absolute height of his late-career powers during the 1990 Fujitsu-Concord Jazz Festival. Backed by his sensational core trio featuring pianist John Campbell, bassist Bob Maize, and drummer Donny Osborne, Tormé also joins forces with the powerhouse Frank Wess-Harry Edison Big Band for an unforgettable evening of swinging jazz. The setlist brilliantly balances virtuosic scat innovations, clever medleys like "The Christmas Song / Autumn Leaves," and deeply felt interpretations of classic standards including "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" and a soaring rendition of Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind." Tormé’s legendary breath control, flawless pitch, and charming showmanship shine brightly, making this dynamic live recording an indispensable treasure for fans of big band and classic vocal jazz styling.

Originally released in 1965 and beautifully expanded for this 1997 Columbia Legacy reissue, That's All stands as one of the definitive triumphs of Mel Tormé’s illustrious recording career. Subtitled "A Lush, Romantic Album," the project frames Tormé’s iconic "Velvet Fog" vocals within gorgeous, sophisticated orchestral arrangements crafted by Robert Mersey, alongside stellar contributions from conductors Mort Garson, Richard Hazard, and Patrick Williams. Tormé delivers breathtaking interpretations of standard ballads like the title track, "I've Got You Under My Skin," and "The Nearness of You," while exploring subtle bossa nova textures on the charming "Ho-Ba-La-La." This special remastered edition is significantly enriched by twelve bonus tracks from the same fertile mid-1960s period, culminating in his definitive, warm rendering of his own co-written masterpiece, "The Christmas Song." It remains an essential testament to Tormé’s peerless pitch, elegant phrasing, and timeless mainstream jazz artistry.

This essential two-disc compilation captures the smooth, sophisticated artistry of vocal powerhouse Mel Tormé during the peak of his mid-century mastery. Affectionately known as "The Velvet Fog," Tormé showcases his impeccable pitch, warm phrasing, and deep-seated jazz sensibilities across twenty-eight timeless standards. The collection effortlessly balances upbeat, swinging numbers like "What Is This Thing Called Love" and "I Got the Sun in the Morning" with deeply intimate, melancholic ballads such as "I Cover the Waterfront" and his own co-written classic "Born to Be Blue." Backed by various stellar big bands and lush orchestral arrangements, Tormé’s smooth vocal delivery and subtle scat innovations breathe vibrant new life into the Great American Songbook. Perfect for late-night listening and jazz enthusiasts alike, this definitive anthology highlights why Tormé remains one of the most enduring and influential vocalists in the entire history of contemporary jazz music.