Unreleased until 1997, these tapes were recorded during two stops on Sinatra s brief Australian tour of 1959, during which he was backed by the quintet of jazz vibraphonist Red Norvo. The 16-song set list (including I Get a Kick Out of You, One for My Baby, and a truly inspired version of Night and Day ) is prime Sinatra, and the Chairman is obviously enjoying his easy rapport with the Melbourne audience and the swinging playing of the Norvo Quintet. It s a rare delight to hear the Sinatra of this period singing in front of a stripped-down jazz combo. The overall sound is a little muddy, but most Sinatra aficionados will be so enthralled by the performances that they won t even notice or care. --Dan Epstein SKU :ADIB000005H36