Its sad we seem to have lost artists like this- multitalented !jazzologists" who could just scat their way through a standard seamlessly. Both Sarah and Mel were decent pianists as well. And yes Mel was brilliant on drums too!!
No question that Sarah Vaughn is pure genius but I’m getting a sense from these comments that Mel was outclassed and I didn’t hear that at all. Musically he hung with her quite well. Her tone and range puts her at the top but Mel knew what to do. Just my opinion.
Velvet Fog and Sassy both getting it from the Universe and giving it to us courtesy of RU-vid. Thank you from those of us who would otherwise NEVER get to see/hear this treasure.
HOW TO SING TOGETHER MASTER CLASS RIGHT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the moment, impromptu artistry at its BEST!!!! Sassy and The Velvet Fog two MASTER SCATTING icons.....imagin if Ella was there too?!?!?!?!
I hadn't seen this before. Thanks for putting it up. Don't even hear Mel Torme anymore on the Radio. Sass is my all time favorite singer, so I listen to her daily. Mel was a great songwriter, singer and all around great human being.
Yes Mel patterned his scatting off of Ella's...but Ella was the best. Her scatting was the most inventive and varied. She had such a great ear for sound in general, and not just instruments. Mel's scatting may not have been original, but he learned from the best!
They're jivin together. A Jewish boy from Chicago and a black girl from New Jersey are creating some of the greatest music in history of humanity. Just enjoy the fuckin music. 🤷🏾♂️
It seems this is from a Merv Griffin show. Mort Lindsey at the piano, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Richie Kamuca, Bill Watrous are part of the band here ... I can't recognize the drummer ... may be Nick Ceroli ? Jimmie Smith ? Around 1974 for sure ...
Excuse me!? Sarah was one of the great three jazz female vocalists. “Mel” may have been excited to share the stage with her honey. You have it twisted.
LOVE, LOVE, and LOVE the BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS of " OLD TIME GOSPEL" !!!!! Just think on " MY, CELL PHONE." Just think would never ever "DREAM" of SUCH when "I" was a little GIRL !!!!! "LOVE" The BEE GEE'S, ALSO !!!!!
I will never not ever understand why Mel wasn't just as famous as Frank. And today, I cannot fathom why Bublè is more famous than Harry Connick Jr. who is head and shoulders better than Buble. IMO
Someone commented that Bublé has a voice like a kazoo, and it's true. Although he can be good, he discredits himself when he frequently uses autotune, which he doesn't need.
