I own a couple of Mel's earlier works, and although they are fine works with excellent vocals, I sincerely believe this album was his finest. His voice has a little edge to it that gives him a more soulful sound, as opposed to the "velvety" sound of his early career that he is so famous for. The selections are great, and you can truly feel an appreciation for his fans conveyed on this record like no other I have ever heard. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, every cylinder seemed to hitting the night this was recorded. The vocals are tremendous, and the trio is in perfect form. Also, it's a little funny, but every time I see Steffi Graf, I think of Mel Torme. He died on the day she won her last Grand Slam title (French Open).If you are even a little interested in Mel Torme, this would be the CD to start with.