Mel Torme & George Shearing - Just One of Those Things - Newport Jazz (Official)

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  • Mel Torme & George Shearing - Just One of Those Things
    Recorded Live: 8/18/1989 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
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  • @RayBreaux
    @RayBreaux 2 роки тому +21

    No one could scat better than the Velvet Fog, Mr. Mel Torme. He was so gifted.

  • @GreasyFilms-qc1xo
    @GreasyFilms-qc1xo 8 років тому +93

    Tone and phrasing are outrageous. Unlike so many, just got better with time. A blind man and a short guy named Melvin making greatness to live forever.

  • @Nosix88
    @Nosix88 4 роки тому +31

    I’m glad this historic performance at the Newport Casino Theater has been preserved. I was in the audience that night!

    • @kevinherbert4256
      @kevinherbert4256 2 роки тому +4

      you are lucky to be a part of modern musical history

    • @RR-qv8uz
      @RR-qv8uz 2 роки тому +5

      Am so jealous !!!!!!! What an honour !!! I am a vocalist and adore his repertoire!!❤

    • @nemo227
      @nemo227 2 роки тому +2

      @@kevinherbert4256 You said it exactly right: modern musical history. You have a memory to treasure.

  • @paytonfit
    @paytonfit 5 років тому +27

    One of the best male jazz vocalist ever! Such a smooth beautiful tone to his voice. Crazy vocal flexibility. The best!

  • @robstockton2463
    @robstockton2463 Рік тому +6

    Mel Torme and George Shearing, it does not get any better.

  • @jamespark8446
    @jamespark8446 7 років тому +32

    Just doesn't get any better than this......the greats are still great even after they've passed on.......thanks Mel and George for the fabulous music.

  • @moevaom
    @moevaom 8 років тому +45

    2:55- Four Brothers
    3:05- How High the Moon (in the bass)
    3:10- On Green Dolphin Street
    3:43- It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (tag)
    These guys are pure geniuses!

  • @jennifer86010
    @jennifer86010 2 роки тому +17

    Mel was a real Jazz singer. Meaning, he could improvise his vocals in lyrics, notes and in scat singing. Pop singers today don't even know what I'm talking about, let alone actually do these things.

    • @gispel7058
      @gispel7058 Рік тому +3

      George Shearing piano is amazing , just hits all the gaps

    • @MARIANSCATLIFFE
      @MARIANSCATLIFFE 20 днів тому

      Al Jarreau could do it too both vituosos

  • @iainctduncan
    @iainctduncan 7 років тому +24

    I can't believe how hip he sounded at that age.

  • @brucekuehn4031
    @brucekuehn4031 7 років тому +9

    Only one - I hope that the general public always has an appreciation for what Mel could do with that voice!

  • @gfblack5307
    @gfblack5307 4 роки тому +9

    One of those absolutely perfect songs, done by a master!

  • @SuperJazzyjane
    @SuperJazzyjane 8 років тому +12

    oh yes .... there is no one like Mel Torme and I love to listen to him. Saw a couple of his shows many years ago with George Shearing and they were so great.

  • @patriciaroberts100
    @patriciaroberts100 Рік тому

    My initiation through childhood in the 60’s in Scotland were my fathers LP’s of Mel. I got a record player, my parents, before they upgraded, and played Mel’s music when I was 11. Mesmerising Mel X

  • @rivaridge7211
    @rivaridge7211 Рік тому +1

    Just great! I love it how Mel Torme gives the great George Shearing an affectionate and heartfelt hug (from behind) as he strolls onto the stage.

  • @nubiacairo8835
    @nubiacairo8835 6 років тому +5

    Beautiful. Reminds me of my parents. RIP Momma and poppa.

  • @bennyjazzful
    @bennyjazzful 7 років тому +5

    WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.

  • @gavilletc1
    @gavilletc1 2 роки тому +3

    Incredible! And he was also a very good piano and drum player, and arranger!

  • @scottmiller6495
    @scottmiller6495 Рік тому +2

    Just Fantastic!!!!!

  • @haroldbregman2102
    @haroldbregman2102 3 роки тому +3

    One of the best singers,& composers ever born

  • @GlenStace
    @GlenStace Рік тому +3

    Way to go Mel!

  • @robertflint2549
    @robertflint2549 2 роки тому +3

    Masterly.

  • @MrMusicguyma
    @MrMusicguyma 8 років тому +8

    Two old pros having fun.

  • @waxeye6488
    @waxeye6488 7 років тому +3

    Great gig!

  • @annbarry9355
    @annbarry9355 5 років тому +2

    fantastic love this

  • @BielerLiz
    @BielerLiz 9 років тому +6

    Perfect.

  • @EveHoward631
    @EveHoward631 10 місяців тому

    Stunning ❣️

  • @Jennifervizzo
    @Jennifervizzo 7 років тому +5

    In my next life, I want to come back as the female version of Mel Torme. My god, what talent.

    • @grahamhelft9994
      @grahamhelft9994 5 років тому +5

      Jennifer Vizzo that’s Ella lol

    • @olwenb72
      @olwenb72 4 роки тому

      @@grahamhelft9994 just what I was gonna say!

    • @emanx222
      @emanx222 4 роки тому

      @@grahamhelft9994 this right here!!!!

    • @James-un8rr
      @James-un8rr Рік тому

      Elllla !!!!

  • @ДашаМихалькова-ш1ж
    @ДашаМихалькова-ш1ж 2 роки тому +2

    It was just one of those things Just one of those crazy flings One of those bells that now and then rings Just one of those things It was just one of those nights Just one of those fabulous flights A trip to the moon on gossamer wings Just one of those things If we'd thought a bit, of the end of it When we started painting the town We'd have been aware that our love affair Was too hot, not to cool down So goodbye, dear, and Amen Here's hoping we meet now and then It was great fun But it was just one of those things

  • @voliteon
    @voliteon 11 місяців тому

    Amazing!

  • @hoek334
    @hoek334 7 років тому +2

    O man man man wat is ie GOED !!!!!!!

  • @TheJohnnyBE
    @TheJohnnyBE Рік тому

    LOVE!

  • @MrYgor44
    @MrYgor44 4 роки тому +1

    Один из самых моих любимых певцов, истинных джазменов!
    One of my favorite singers, true jazzmen!

  • @JanetESmith-er8sk
    @JanetESmith-er8sk 4 роки тому +1

    Torme too good. Could scat with Ella! Shearing with his locked hands technique/the best that ever was! Their quality has never been matched~~~~and never will be!!!

  • @gaetanocaccianinimaturanzi3434

    Artisti assolutamente deliziosi

  • @charlierumoleboi3578
    @charlierumoleboi3578 6 років тому +29

    Mel was the best, from the days when singing meant singing. Not like these idiots on X Factor, the Voice or Britain's got talent who seem to think that screaming and wailing is the way to do it. You know what mean. They should all be forced to watch Mel, Sarah Vaughan and Neets to learn how to deliver a song. The shit we have to put up with today is shocking.

    • @Lewisjls
      @Lewisjls 3 роки тому +3

      WELL SAID.

    • @RR-qv8uz
      @RR-qv8uz 2 роки тому

      I couldn’t have put it better myself !!!!!! I am a classically trained tenor and am using the same technique for performing jazz and it’s exhilarating!!!!!!!!!! I’m gonna stick to it !!! Watch this space !!!🎉😅

    • @jaygatz4335
      @jaygatz4335 Рік тому

      With a shout-out to Autotune!

  • @franosbornblaschke3694
    @franosbornblaschke3694 Рік тому

    Yes! Men to the moon...this....Wow!

  • @jackalker6384
    @jackalker6384 Рік тому +1

    I hope the audience appreciated what they were seeing

  • @Rombizio
    @Rombizio 5 років тому +4

    That piano....wow.

    • @emanx222
      @emanx222 2 роки тому

      The legendary George Shearing for ya

  • @mattchen1669
    @mattchen1669 3 роки тому

    Crazy!!!!!!!!

  • @comeorshine
    @comeorshine 2 роки тому +1

    3:09 on green dolphin street!!!!

  • @BillAnt
    @BillAnt 4 роки тому +2

    He was singing and rapping before rapping even existed. ;) (aka scatting)
    Mel's was a really talented guy... the actor Harry Anderson of Night Court fame was a huge Torme fan, even got him on the show many times. There are re-runs of Night Court currently on the LAFF tv channel.

  • @retrothingz
    @retrothingz 2 роки тому +1

    4.35 minute mark....these guys were not of this would....incredible

  • @gregmonks9708
    @gregmonks9708 2 роки тому

    I wished I'd known how good Mel was when I was young.

  • @attiliomalambri
    @attiliomalambri 4 роки тому

    I love the way making what he loves making him looking like a baby

  • @rivaridge7211
    @rivaridge7211 Рік тому

    Just to add to my previous comment, I recall Mel Torme being interviewed by Larry King (close to this time - maybe a year later). Anyway, Larry King asked Mel Torme how he was "compensating" for the "decline of his voice" during his current concert tour. It was such a loaded/stupid question (well it was Larry King, mind you) Mel defended himself - and the proof is right here in this clip. Mel Torme never lost a vocal step.

  • @toysoldier7481
    @toysoldier7481 3 роки тому

    It just will never happen again. I saw George never got to see Mel

  • @arame29
    @arame29 5 років тому +6

    as a scat singer, one of a kind. Looks aged here, not sure if was pre or post stroke, but man could he deliver.

    • @johnstapleton7305
      @johnstapleton7305 4 роки тому +1

      Great singer, songwriter and drummer. Too bad we do not have singers now like we did then.

  • @JSB1882
    @JSB1882 2 роки тому +2

    Mel Torme was amazing and it saddens me that he is kind of over looked nowadays.

  • @franosbornblaschke3694
    @franosbornblaschke3694 3 роки тому

    Wow! How do musicians navigate that rhythm flux from the Porter to the Kaper? : ) xo

  • @patriciaroberts100
    @patriciaroberts100 Рік тому

    Mel …… where are you now?

  • @gwennlegrand4792
    @gwennlegrand4792 10 місяців тому

    1:50 0:33 2:19

  • @jeanlouisbaron5351
    @jeanlouisbaron5351 6 місяців тому

    He surely has influenced Al Jarreau .
    Both of them RIP .

  • @robertcarter6546
    @robertcarter6546 3 роки тому +1

    Listen to the bass player!!

  • @jesseaviman
    @jesseaviman 5 років тому

    I can’t believe his age here, early 60’s! He looks 75.

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 3 роки тому +1

      Harsh!

    • @rhythmfield
      @rhythmfield Рік тому

      @@johnmc3862 totally harsh - yet another sad UA-cam comment from a guy who lives in his mother’s basement at the age of 53, at least he got promoted to manager at the Taco Bell

  • @lffit
    @lffit 10 років тому

    The one and only with Frank the BEST!!!

    • @acohen1980
      @acohen1980 8 років тому

      +lffit : who ????

    • @lffit
      @lffit 8 років тому +1

      Frank Schmidt my neighbour

    • @lffit
      @lffit 5 років тому

      missed this one, the chairman of the board Francis Albert Sinatra @@acohen1980

    • @SantiagoBsAs
      @SantiagoBsAs 5 років тому +1

      I do respect Mr Sinatra, but I enjoy much more the one and only Mel Torme. If I had to watch one of both live, Mel would have been my choice no doubt, 1 and 10 times and more.

    • @chrisgodlaproductions3106
      @chrisgodlaproductions3106 4 роки тому +2

      Sinatra gets too much credit. Ya he's great and he's the main guy but Sinatra was not so great a singer compared to Torme. Mel had it all. Smooth, swinging, scat master, heavy dramatic, complex phrasing, he used his voice in many different ways. His voice was like a damn trumpet when he would scat. Sinatra sings the same way in every song.

  • @MARIANSCATLIFFE
    @MARIANSCATLIFFE 20 днів тому

    Mel sings jazz please get it straight

  • @margaritareyes4600
    @margaritareyes4600 Рік тому +1

    No wonder..A GREAT SINGER...MEL TORME...