Swinging Back in Time: Sinatra, Basie & Ellington Get a Vinyl Revival!

Get ready to dust off your turntables, because Frank Sinatra’s legendary collaborations with Count Basie and Duke Ellington are making a grand return! The new double-vinyl collection, dubbed The Giants of Jazz, is hitting shelves on September 26 and it’s got vinyl enthusiasts and jazz lovers buzzing. Featuring remastered classics like “Fly Me to the Moon,” this collection promises to reel you back into a time when music was all about smooth melodies and top-notch talent—just the way we like it!

Both albums included in the collection, It Might as Well Be Swing and Francis A. & Edward K., showcase not only Sinatra’s melodic genius but also celebrate the unmatched artistry of Basie and Ellington. Each record comes packed in a sleek new design with rare photographs that’ll have you thinking, “Where have you been my whole life?” And let’s not forget, both Basie and Ellington received lifetime achievement awards from the Recording Academy, so you know it’s time to listen and respect the greatness!

This reissue certainly has a little something for everyone—jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike can’t help but appreciate the timelessness of these tracks. So, have you got a favorite Sinatra song? Or maybe there’s a jazz classic that makes you want to twirl around your living room like it’s 1965? Let’s hear your thoughts and favorite tracks in the comments!

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