Various Live From Las Vegas - Centennial Collection

(2005/CAPITOL) 18 tracks - digipac

Few places are as closely associated with glamorous entertainment, legendary performers and classic American show business as Las Vegas. Live From Las Vegas brings together 18 tracks featuring a wide range of major names from American popular music on one CD. The line-up includes Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Nancy Wilson, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Jr., Keely Smith, the Buddy Rich Big Band, Judy Garland and Dean Martin. The selection includes Luck Be A Lady, Thou Swell, Mack The Knife, Too Marvelous For Words, The Lady Is A Tramp, I've Got You Under My Skin, Greenback Dollar Bill, Guys & Dolls, Where Or When, Ace In The Hole, I Can't Get Started and Buona Sera. Swing, jazz, pop and classic entertainment music come together in a programme that reflects the variety of the Las Vegas stage tradition. The appeal lies in the combination of different performers and styles, bringing together some of the most recognizable names connected with American popular entertainment. FOMO for collectors and fans of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and classic Las Vegas atmosphere: 18 tracks make this a compact collection of memorable songs and performances. A CD worth discovering if you enjoy vintage show business, big voices, sophisticated arrangements and the timeless sound of American entertainment music.