Monica Mancini - Ultimate Mancini (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Henry Mancini was easily one of the greatest composers for film soundtracks, so putting together a collection of 17 songs nominated for various awards (Grammy, Golden Globe, or Academy Awards) was easy. But finding the proper mix of musicians was important. His daughter, Monica Mancini, is a talented singer in her own right, so she was an obvious choice. And it was only natural to invite tenor saxophonist Plas Johnson to reprise his most famous solo in “The Pink Panther Theme,” which he recorded with Mancini for the original soundtrack. For the most part, Mancini’s arrangements are utilized, but there are some twists. Stevie Wonder is featured on harmonica with the vocal group Take 6 in the pretty ballad “Moon River,” while organist Joey DeFrancesco shines in the breezy “Mr. Lucky.” But it is Monica Mancini who makes the biggest impression (along with her father’s music, of course). Her sensual rendition of “Moment to Moment,” and her lightly swinging duet with singer Kenny Rankin of “Dreamsville,” both of which are complemented by Tom Scott’s superb alto sax, make it apparent that she inherited her father’s musical genes. Among the several arrangements contributed by Patrick Williams, his gorgeous chart for Monica of “Dear Heart” features the singer backed mostly by George Doering’s sensitive acoustic guitar. As Donald Fagen of Steely Dan puts it in his brief note to the CD: “All bow before the High Priest of Hollywood Cool!” In other words, fans of Henry Mancini should snap up this rewarding CD right away. ― Allmusic

Tracklist
01. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Plas Johnson, Gary Burton, Joey DeFrancesco – The Pink Panther Theme – 05:18
02. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra – Charade – 02:59
03. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Two For The Road – 03:56
04. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, Take 6 – Moon River – 03:10
05. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini, Tom Scott – Moment To Moment – 03:26
06. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Days Of Wine And Roses – 04:15
07. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Tom Scott – Peter Gunn Suite: Peter Gunn Theme – 02:08
08. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini, Kenny Rankin, Tom Scott – Peter Gunn Suite: Dreamsville – 03:19
09. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Dear Heart – 02:42
10. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra – The Thorn Birds Theme – 02:40
11. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Anywhere The Heart Goes (Meggie’s Theme) – 03:03
12. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Joey DeFrancesco – Mr. Lucky – 02:47
13. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Whistling Away The Dark – 04:42
14. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Michael Lang – Movie Medley: Life In A Looking Glass – 01:58
15. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Movie Medley: Crazy World – 02:24
16. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Michael Lang – Movie Medley: It’s Easy To Say – 02:54
17. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini – Music On The Way – 03:09
18. Patrick Williams & Ultimate Mancini Orchestra, Monica Mancini, Michael Lang – Soldier In The Rain – 04:20

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