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Swingin' With Style
from: MP Productions
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0642973732528
Label: MP Productions
Manufacturer: MP Productions
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: MP Productions
Release Date: February 20, 2004
Studio: MP Productions
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Editorial Review:
Monte Procopio's love for the classic tunes of the past is reflected in this musical portrait. With his 13-piece band, Monte presents some of America's best-loved songs in a classic swing band format using new arrangements that represent Procopio's energized approach to the music. Monte's appreciation for the great singers of the past has given him a wide musical base from which he has developed his own definable style.
"Swingin' With Style" features songs originally made famous by stars such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and many others.
Monte takes you back to a time when the bands were big, the music was swingin' and the nightclubs across America were packed with dancers and listeners alike. Come along with Monte on this musical journey and you to can be "Swingin' With Style".
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - GREAT VOCAL AND EASY LISTENING
NEVER HEARD OF HIM BEFORE. LISTENED TO SAMPLES AND LOVED IT. I ORDERED IT RIGHT AWAY. GREAT.
Rating:  - Where's the beef?
I'm sorry this crooner just doesn't cut it for me. This performance was uninspiring to say the least! Where was the up-tempo excitement this style demands?
Well thank goodness we have a solid group of "Swinging Stylists" to keep this wonderful music ALIVE. Here is a few of the more talented ones....Harry Conick, Michael Buble, Steve Tyrell, Jamie Cullum and the gifted Peter Cincotti. Oh and how can I forget the GREAT Bobby Caldwell!!
Rating: - Good as it gets!
I really like this new singer, he has a style all of his own. I recently bought his new CD "A Swingin' Time" and I also had to have this, his first CD offered on Amazon. I'm really hooked on Monte Procopio's unique approach to these classic songs, can't wait for more!
Rating: - Outstanding In All Respects!
I was led to this title by an amazon review for another artist. What an absolutely fabulous discovery! Many who are interpreting the 'Great American Songbook' either are not suited for the genre or destroy the traditional textures by employing ill-advised arrangements or meandering. Mr. Procopio has enlisted first-rate musicians, maintained the integrity of classic swing, but while still establishing his own vocal character and astonishing authenticity. "Swingin' With Style" is the perfect title ... Read More
Rating:  - Worth the Purchase
Monte Procopio sings in a way that does not convey real feeling and emotion. He has a pleasant tone quality, but lacks two things: (1) genuine emotion; and (2) proper singing technique. He sounds cliche. The band, however, is HOT!! Buy the CD for the band and the arrangements. I typically sing along (being an alto, he sings a perfect octave below me) to try to help him out a bit.
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