Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
All Four A Man And His Music TV Specials, Collected In One Set, Featuring:
A Man And His Music
The first-ever Sinatra television special, this 1965 performance showcases the Chairman in peak form. The Nelson Riddle arrangements sparkle, opening with a classic rendition of I ve Got You Under My Skin and continuing on with other favorites such as I Get A Kick Out Of You, Come Fly With Me and The Lady Is A Tramp.
Aired November 24, 1965. 14 performances, 52 minutes.
A Man And His Music Part II
With Special Guest Nancy Sinatra
The second annual TV special thrills from start to finish, with unforgettable performances of signature songs Fly Me To The Moon, Luck Be A Lady and That s Life. Frank is joined by daughter Nancy in a playful duet in this delightful hour of music.
Aired December 7, 1966. 14 performances, 51 minutes.
A Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim
With Special Guests Ella Fitzgerald and Antonio Carlos Jobim
A truly memorable television event, the third annual special finds Frank joined by the dazzling Ella Fitzgerald in an historic pairing of the two preeminent vocal talents of the era. As if that weren t enough, Antonio Carlos Jobim accompanies Frank for an intimate medley of classics, including The Girl From Ipanema.
Aired November 13, 1967. 12 performances, 52 minutes.
Sinatra: The Man And His Music
With The Count Basie Orchestra
Though it was taped 16 years after the first A Man And His Music special, this final installment continues to uphold the high standards of the series, thanks in no small part to the accompaniment of the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra. Performances include Pennies From Heaven, Something, The Best Is Yet To Come and Theme From New York, New York.
Aired November 22, 1981. 15 performances, 50 minutes.
