Album · 1983
Top Drawer
- Released
- 1983
- Label
- Concord Jazz
- Catalogue no.
- CJ-219
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 39:22
- Country
- US
“Top Drawer” is an album by George Shearing & Mel Tormé, released in 1983 on Concord Jazz. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 39:22. Jazz standards on the record include “Here's To My Lady”, “Oleo” and “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”. The line-up features Don Thompson (bass), George Shearing (piano) and Mel Tormé (vocals).
Who played on Top Drawer
- Don Thompson bass all tracks
- George Shearing piano all tracks
- Mel Tormé vocals all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Shine on Your Shoes — Arthur Schwartz 3:11
- A2 How Do You Say Auf Wiedersehen? 5:50
- A3 Oleo standard — Sonny Rollins 4:20
- A4 Stardust — Hoagy Carmichael 5:51
- B1 Hi Fly — Randy Weston 3:28
- B2 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes standard — Jerome Kern 6:07
- B3 What's This 3:18
- B4 Away in the Manger 3:56
- B5 Here's to My Lady standard — Rube Bloom 3:21
Production
- Carl E. Jefferson producer
- Phil Edwards recording, remixer
- George Horn mastering
- Leonard Feather liner notes
More albums by George Shearing & Mel Tormé
On Target
· MPS
Concerto for My Love
· Capitol Records
You're Hearing The George Shearing Quintet
· MGM Records
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1948 · London Records
Shearing...... By Request
1955 · London Records
The Shearing Piano
1957 · Capitol Records
The Shearing Touch
1960 · Capitol Records
On the Sunny Side of the Strip
1960 · Live · Capitol Records
Bossa Nova
1962 · Capitol Records
Old Gold and Ivory
1964 · Capitol Records
George Shearing and the Montgomery Brothers
1966 · Jazzland
Music to Hear
1972 · Sheba Records
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Top Drawer?
The line-up of Top Drawer includes Don Thompson (bass), George Shearing (piano) and Mel Tormé (vocals).
Which label released Top Drawer?
Top Drawer was released in 1983 on Concord Jazz (CJ-219).
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