Whether or not you regard
Frank Sinatra as a jazz singer, he is clearly respected by jazz musicians for his ability to interpret the cream of American songwriters' work.
David Newton's solo piano salute surveys over a quarter century of
Sinatra favorites, including a bluesy "Witchcraft," a wild calypso-flavored "The Lady Is a Tramp" and a very lyrical "This Is All I Ask." The title track is an intriguing improvisation which clearly shows that the singer's records have had an impact on the young pianist. ~ Ken Dryden