Mel Torme/Autumn Leaves 1990

[@msays1275]

A Legend that shouldn't be forgotten..... But as the years go by... sadly so many forget....

[@ericholck3914]

I always considered Torme one of the most important jazz/pop singers of the past 50 years. A few years after Torme died, I had a conversation with Hal Gaba, head of Concord Records (Torme's record label for almost 20 years) encouraging him to do a boxed set in honor of Torme, I envisioned it as including unreleased tracks, live performances, etc. from throughout his Concord years, which were arguably his best in terms of vocal quality, consistency of material, etc. Gaba essentially told me that no one would buy it, and that Torme's albums only appealed to a very small audience. I thought it was incredibly sad that an artist of Torme's caliber was so under-appreciated. He was never less than 100% committed to his craft, and his artistry and technique only improved as he got older. I'm glad I was at least able to see him perform "live" once, before his career was cut short by his stroke.

[@djmcnerney]

The best version of Autumn Leaves I've ever heard.

[@ramisalameh9340]

Me too 👊

[@mikehopkins4040]

Really good but Eva Cassidy does a great version as well something else.

[@marie-rosedaly4234]

just wondeful

[@sierratango6990]

For me as well. Best rendition. Mel didn't like an erstwhile moniker, "The Velvet Fog". I believe he did however come to embrace this. His voice was remarkable and scaled incredible octaves with masterful control. Still missed. We need him today.

[@joesmoe8983]

The Mills Brothers

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

Wow, he was amazing.

[@larryparis925]

One of the great jazz vocalists. Many thanks for sharing this.

[@westchelsea]

I regret that I can only hit the like button once on this incredible version. I'm so thankful that it was recorded and shared online

[@ididyermom3273]

When music was beautiful and celebrated the beauty of everyday life.

[@LoL0assasinspeet]

theres still beautiful music, boomer

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Best scat singer ever. When I was a teen I'd see him on Carson and he was just an old guy that didn't impress me, but now as I've matured I see that he was a HUGE talent. I love the guy, AND, he wrote "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."

[@elsagranados670]

ME ENCANTA TU VOZ, GRACIAS MEL TORME!!!! HERMOSAS TODAS TUS CANCIONES!!

[@arlene1934corwin]

My favorite singer! Such an ear! Such intonation! Such interpretation(s)! Such virtuosity! Ooh I could go on forever!

[@michaelireland7239]

it never stops with mel torme he does it all what a singer

[@petermiller7609]

Of you're into Jazz singing, you've got to hear and consequently love Mel Tormé. What a talent!

[@Dukkyjames200]

I sing jazz myself and can scat pretty naturally but I got nothing on Mel. Criminally underrated.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@Dukkyjames200 My favorite episodes of the original Night Court TV series showed Mel or had references toward him by Harry. Mel could do it all: write, sing and play almost all instruments. What a talent and a true gentleman! I play drums and I would like to have one-tenth of his talent!

[@Dukkyjames200]

@@boomerguy9935 Great sense of humour to boot as well. His monologue at the beginning of “pick yourself” never fails to crack me up.

[@paulr.3220]

Absolutely legendary! These recordings are a world treasure. The band is great too.

[@larryparis925]

Yes, you've got that right. Wow!

[@mikebamber8150]

The immortal Mel Torme' . Virtually every song in his later years ,as here,is definitive! I doubt that we will see his like again.

[@richardtynan2805]

Greatest scat singing I've ever heard, and that includes the great Ella Fitzgerald! When I first heard Mountain Green aryl all those years ago I knew Mel Torme was something special. Glad he's kept the best Wine till last. Dick Tynan Dublin Ireland 2o2o

[@upendaglover2559]

wow. he has an extremely beautiful voice. i had forgotten. glad to remember. thank you mel.

[@pf5658]

The master at the top of his game. Simply marvelous.

[@1FrankFan]

Johnny Mercer and Mel Torme: Too marvelous for words.

[@djmcnerney]

His voice just better with age. Just great. And great band too!

[@espr7564]

Mel what a Jazz singer ❤️👏👏👏👏 R.I.P 🙏

[@cobra1010]

I did not know him - now I do! Just fantastic!

[@АмирАзымбаев]

The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of imgred and gold I see your face, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling Wnenene autumn leaves Love me you leave me you,let me be Дубадуб Шадубадую Дадубадубад Пирирри Шадудаду неее The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of redenenen and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold (невнятно и импровизация) Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling Yesterday when I was young Many sauce to be son Mane plagues to start believe Some much play when I used to see And man some touch and start right now Ever hungry sation I’m recall The sirf and sirf believ that’s all Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling

[@jonathanorellana-sanchez2971]

Man, he is just PHENOMINAL

[@nollaeel5697]

Woe. At 2.15 he throws in some of "Yesterday when I was young". Legend. Legendary.

[@attiliomalambri]

The greatest scat singer of all time..what a tremendous talent!!! What a great great work behind this perfection..wow❤

[@BarryNulph]

I got to see Mel perform once live in Phoenix and it was wonderful. People in the business who knew him well often talked about his ego, but I don't care ...he is one of the most versatile swing style singers in the style of Ella Fitzgerald and Sinatra that I am aware of. Michael Buble has brought some of that swing back for us.

[@ngautam007]

The most wonderfully improvised with positive notes in various happy moods ever heard ❤

[@rushfan79]

The greatest scatmaster of all times!

[@lffit]

A musical powerhouse is this amazing singer!

[@brucecombs5687]

Leave it to Mel Torme to make even sadness feel somehow upbeat, even strangely joyous!!!

[@ileappiccia5592]

My heart is full of gratitude. 💜🎼

[@lisagibson8361]

Priceless! Yes Mr. Torme Yes! 😍

[@samjanolu]

10:23pm. What an awesome voice. I love his control. We just don't have amazing voice like this any more.

[@brianvaughan4712]

Musicians and vocalists in his league are a gift from the past, never to be heard again.

[@foodbackstories]

This man is pure genius. His drumming too.

[@AngusTCat]

I love you Melvin Howard Torme.

[@marcelamarinaroca5107]

excellent version and scat! Marvellous!

[@mrsblue3011]

They blocked comments on Lullaby of Bird Land! I need to tell anyone who cares that it is the lovely version of this song I have ever heard..... Mr. Tormè was the quintessence of cool! I also love this version of Autumn Leaves. Simply beautiful!

[@SuperJazzyjane]

i listen to this one often. crazy about it and him,!

[@machpodfan]

A unique master...incomparable❤

[@blitztim6416]

Saw him live once. I was in my early twenties and I was so impressed.

[@noevalleygiants]

Superb! Surreal.

[@АмирАзымбаев]

The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling When autumn leaves start to fall C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais Nous vivions tous deux ensemble Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment Tout doucement sans faire de bruit Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis

[@davechapman7735]

magnificent! that takes a lot of beating.

[@MuslinTree]

That was phenomenal

[@lightshadow44]

That my friends is the definition of Hip!

[@aseemparekh971]

Superb!

[@jesusdepaz2541]

fantasticoooooooooo.

[@sonnytrinh386]

Wonderful and delightful ❤❤

[@j_sum5468]

WOW !!! JAZZ!

[@boysnips]

A master of his craft

[@FrankQuattrochi]

My brother and I were sitting behind military and his kids in the show we were watching a John Wayne movie in harm's Way when we got out of the theater we were walking behind him and he thought he was we were following him but we weren't just in all of them thank you

[@信也佐竹]

アドリブ出来るって事自体　天才なんだと　思います。

[@jaythaosmiles]

My jazz voice teacher showed me this version, and I was like 😧 Definitely need to vocally transcribe this

[@deneblee]

Best version ever!!!

[@spactick]

Does anyone here have any idea what an amazing performance of Autumn Leaves this is? Try and do that 'scat singing' with the utter perfection that Torme is doing here. It's flawless

[@Nikoamorreyes]

Ahhhh 😩😩😩🙌🏾🙌🏾 amazing !!

[@jryong_]

Wow.. fantastic...

[@GP71_OO]

AMAZING

[@ДжаванЗейналлы]

Прекрасное исполнение аутум ливс! Но там такой аккомпонимент❤ слов нет!!

[@Evilbimbo]

The falling leaves Drift by the window The autumn leaves Of red and gold I see your lips The summer kisses The sunburned hands I used to hold Since you went away The days grow long And soon I'll hear Old winter's song But I miss you most of all My darling When autumn leaves Start to fall

[@huszakzsoka]

I love him The best version

[@kohojeong]

so beautiful

[@Itscdsh]

Damn this is good!

[@allanvictormonteroadames7013]

This guy was outstanding, RIP Mel Torme.🙏

[@dogcatparty7371]

Wow! August 2020

[@무진-f9q]

The most great song of the "autumnleaves" is to me !

[@direfranchement]

By far the jazziest of the major white male vocalists of his era.

[@triplem9805]

An absolutely wonderful voice, and flawless musicianship. But I really can't get my head around this interpretation of what, to me, is a song that's reflective and full of sadness at something beautiful that is no more. I so wish he'd put into this something of the yearning spirit he gave to 'Round Midnight.

[@benpolonsky]

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[@corinebeaslebordeaux]

Wow 😍

[@TheMagicktony]

Fantastic…

[@irkapotsdammer968]

Wat heerlijk om dit te kunnen!

[@ShantelleKing]

timeless

[@ralphfurley123]

Wow!!! ☮️🖖🏽

[@ulfforsberg4935]

A TRUE MASTER!

[@annestrada8162]

Great Great Great

[@茂明志釜]

大好きです🎵日本でイマイチ人気があまり無いのが分からないなぁ😮

[@BegbieFilms]

There was the whole concert when he sings this song previously on KZbin, but i think it was erased by KZbin😢

[@agallegos159]

I love him so much ❤

[@СветланаШушпанникова-т2ы]

вот это я понимаю ...просто кайф

[@dwightv9468]

Saw him around this time in Canandaigua NY. No one would go with me. Modern listeners I guess.

[@highgradeOG]

talent

[@stephaniestanley8041]

oh Mel that was joyous!!

[@canu-romeojose-philippe3729]

Like a rainbow...

[@Dr.Pepper001]

The one and only.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

He will live on via his music on the internet. England, October, 2024.

[@신승철-q5n]

oh...wow... nice........

[@정동환의오선지]

The legend....

[@chenzenzo]

And no cats swing like Mel! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ferox965]

Judge Stone has great taste.

[@justinlaboy6837]

WHOA!!!

[@ekathe85]

Immediately became my favorite jazz singer (at least non-black female, but that's HUGE)

[@necipfikrialican]

Oh yeah! The Velvet Fog!

[@jpa1214]

How nice!

[@BGP_yt]

Listen on 2x

[@marke6569]

Harry Anderson ( Judge Harry Stone) Night Court. Introduced me to Mel Torme.

[@BlakeNix]

So damn good.

[@g.j.koster1986]

Impressive

[@drumminnerd1]

Anyone know where to find the rest of this concert? Wow, what it would have been like to be there...

[@deenichelle271]

Who is on keys??! This is amazing 😩😍

[@cy3754]

John Campbell!

[@45patakira]

Ca ne fait que confirmer ce que j'ai toujours pensé : Mel Tormé supérieur à Frank Sinatra.

[@lffit]

j'aime les deux, ils sont superbe!

[@45patakira]

@@lffit Moi aussi. ;)

[@50tv29]

The Velvet Frog. his nick tells you everything.

[@주범준-q4l]

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