Today, I thought I'd click off seven tribute albums in chronological order and offer you a few clips. I don't think I've missed any that are completely devoted to Johnny's work, but if I have, please let me know:
Cal Tjader—The Shining Sea (Concord/1981), with Hank Jones.
Sue Raney—Sings the Music of Johnny Mandel (Discovery/1982), with the Bob Florence Trio.
Bill Watrous—A Time for Love (GNP Crescendo/1993).
DIVA Big Band—Man and His Music (Arbors/2011).
JazzWax clips: Here's The Shining Sea with Scott Hamilton and Hank Jones...
Here's Zoot Sims playing Cinnamon and Clove...
Here's Sue Raney singing A Time for Love...
And here's Bill Perkins on flute with Victor Feldman on vibes playing The Shadow of Your Smile...
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