Classic romantic songs of the legendary Frank Sinatra delivered by the Master of the American Songbook himself, Michael Feinstein. On this amazing release Feinstein has chosen to reflect the Sinatra sensibility by interpreting the songs in conceptually different styles from Sinatra's own renditions. The results are a fascinatingly unique and memorably beautiful.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
.Michael Knocked it Out Of The Park:
The Sinatra Project by Michael Feinstein. Michael Feinstein's CD singing the songs of Frank Sinatra was excellent. The arrangements, Michael's Phrasing was impeccable. I Totally enjoyed the selections of songs on this CD.
Easy on the ears:
Feinstein's voice has improved over the years. This is a nice album for fans of Sinatra and Feinstein.
Better Than Expected: Wonderful:
I'm a real Sinatra fan and I was intrigued by this CD's concept primarily because I know that Micheal Feinstein is a serious historical music scholar. I thought that it would be educational about Sinatra in some way. But it wasn't education I got; it was wonderful entertainment. This is an exceptional work -- not because of a connection to Frank Sinatra but because of the quality of all the remarkable creative work displayed. Feinstein's voice is excellent and most of all his unique vocal... more info
The Sinatra Project:
Michael Feinstein has taken some wonderful old standards originally recorded by Frank Sinatra, and a couple that were written for him but not recorded, and rendered them memorably. His enunciation and phrasing are outstanding, he has a gentle voice, tender in the romantic songs, strong where it needs to be, but melodic. He does not belt out his songs. What a relief. This is truly enjoyable listening, and may he do more of it in this style.
