AUDIOPHILE: DIGITAL

摘要

Columbia recordings of this period are audiophile nectar, but this live set from the 9th of June 1962 transcends the norm by so wide a margin that it ought to be a demo standard. Yet that would be to disrespect its real worth: the music. Bennett's performance is so heartfelt, so joyous, so suave, that you'll wish you were there. It's enough to be thankful that you can own it for less than a bottle of Le Serre Nuove. Twenty-eight magnificent songs, including his signature ode to San Francisco, all delivered with utter panache and perfect accompaniment: you'll jump when you hear Candido's congas-and-bongs solo in 'OP Man River'. My father always said that Tony Bennett could out-sing Sinatra. Here's proof on SACD.