The Modern Sound of Mr. B
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| The Modern Sound of Mr. B | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Traditional pop, jazz | |||
| Length | 39:16 | |||
| Label | Mercury MG 20916/SR 60916[1] | |||
| Producer | Quincy Jones | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Record Mirror |   [2] |
The Modern Sound of Mr. B is a 1964 studio album by the American singer Billy Eckstine. It was produced by Quincy Jones.[3][4]
The album was chosen as a "Special Merit Pick" by Billboard magazine upon its release in June 1964. BillBoard commented that "Few singers manage in their careers to achieve a truly distinctive style, but "Mr B." has a style strictly his own."[5] Stereo Review said of the album that "His vocal sound is warm and rich, his polish is obvious. This album is titled "The Modern Sound of Mr. B." It is a misnomer. Eckstine's sound is the same as it always was — like a 45-rpm Sarah Vaughan record played at 33 1/3".[6]