John Pizzarelli's "Dear Mr. Sinatra" just arrived on my doorstep, exactly one year to the date of the recording sessions. It will quickly make its way into my
"All-Spin Zone." A wonderful album, filled with polished performances and arrangements, and a surround mix that astonishes with its clarity, subtlety, and dynamics.
"Dear Mr. Sinatra," one of the best releases of 2006, will find a warm home next to my other reference big band surround recordings:
Les Brown & His Band Of Renown: Session #55, and
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: XXL.
Recorded and mixed on the 32-track Sonoma DSD format. Release date of July 18. Pick it up. You will be delighted!
