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At the Cocoanut Grove (Live)
- Artist: Davis Sammy Jr.
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Medley: I've Got You Under My Skin/Big Bad John/Night and Day 6:32
Sammy Davis, Jr.
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West Side Story Medley: Jet Song/Something's Coming/Cool/Tonight/A ... 4:58
Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody 10:22
Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Finale: Jam Session (Sam, by George) 10:30
Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Description
This recording featuring Sammy Davis, Jr. captured on stage at the Cocoanut Grove Lounge of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles heralds the end of an era for Davis Jr. After his unparalleled success on Broadway in Golden Boy, no longer would he be relegated to nightclubs and Vegas showcases. At the Cocoanut Grove is a timepiece lauding the versatility of Davis Jr. as a nightclub entertainer. While most evident in the humor and spoken word monologues that are peppered throughout the set, the musical numbers and extended medleys are also geared toward a more mature sensibility. The dramatic qualities that Davis Jr. brings to his performance, coupled with his inimitable repartee with the audience, are honed with an assuredness that where ever you have been in life, Sammy has been right there along for the ride. This "everyman" trait is likewise shared by Frank Sinatra and, to a certain tragic extent, the later performances of Judy Garland. The musical punctuation provided by Dick Stable and orchestra contributes immensely in creating open soundscapes. They allow Davis Jr. enough room to utilize his immense talents while never overpowering him. Their contributions to the "West Side Story Medley" in particular are as much a highlight as is Davis Jr.' s show-stopping performance. This display is proof that he was more than ready for the Broadway stage. One key element in Davis Jr.'s success as an entertainer is his uncanny ability to cross into any given musical genre -- usually within a couple of introductory bars. The seemingly effortless flow between rock standards such as "Hound Dog" with rhythm blues on "What'd I Say" should not be discounted as novelty. At the Cocoanut Grove harks back to the decidedly more genteel days of pre-British Invasion pop music entertainment. Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide
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Description
This recording featuring Sammy Davis, Jr. captured on stage at the Cocoanut Grove Lounge of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles heralds the end of an era for Davis Jr. After his unparalleled success on Broadway in Golden Boy, no longer would he be relegated to nightclubs and Vegas showcases. At the Cocoanut Grove is a timepiece lauding the versatility of Davis Jr. as a nightclub entertainer. While most evident in the humor and spoken word monologues that are peppered throughout the set, the musical numbers and extended medleys are also geared toward a more mature sensibility. The dramatic qualities that Davis Jr. brings to his performance, coupled with his inimitable repartee with the audience, are honed with an assuredness that where ever you have been in life, Sammy has been right there along for the ride. This "everyman" trait is likewise shared by Frank Sinatra and, to a certain tragic extent, the later performances of Judy Garland. The musical punctuation provided by Dick Stable and orchestra contributes immensely in creating open soundscapes. They allow Davis Jr. enough room to utilize his immense talents while never overpowering him. Their contributions to the "West Side Story Medley" in particular are as much a highlight as is Davis Jr.' s show-stopping performance. This display is proof that he was more than ready for the Broadway stage. One key element in Davis Jr.'s success as an entertainer is his uncanny ability to cross into any given musical genre -- usually within a couple of introductory bars. The seemingly effortless flow between rock standards such as "Hound Dog" with rhythm blues on "What'd I Say" should not be discounted as novelty. At the Cocoanut Grove harks back to the decidedly more genteel days of pre-British Invasion pop music entertainment. Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide
Features
- Genre: Vocal
- Category: Show Tunes, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Vocal Pop
- Release Date: June 19, 2001
- Artist: Davis Sammy Jr.
- Additional Artists: Sammy Davis Jr. (Vocals)
- Format: CD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 244-04-6451
- ASIN: B002KM2MH0
- Catalog #: 11436748
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 5.66 inches length x 5 inches width x 0.4 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.25 pound.
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