DCC Archive henry mancini question for steve hoffman

hey steve,

well, failing to find a domestic CD copy, i bit the bullet and purchased a japanese import of "mr. lucky goes latin" (this album brings back fond "cocktail culture" childhood memories for me. in the late 60's, it was constantly warbling away in the background as my parents danced around the house).

anyway, it's a 20-bit remaster of an RCA living stereo title from 1960, and it sounds fantastic.

however, while there is abundant recording personnel information, there is scant recording session info.

incidentlly, the album was engineered by al schmitt, who would later go on to produce the jefferson airplane. that's why i suspect it was recorded at RCA studios in n. hollywood.

so, i guess my question is, do you think that's true?

also, it sounds like a live-to-three-track recording to me. do you think that's true, too.

i don't mean to be a burden, but thanks in advance for any light you could shed on the recording of this wonderful album.

later, chris

 

thanks so much for confirming my suspisions and providing that information.

later, chris

 

sadly, not enough; greatest hits, mostly.

actually, i've heard herb is reluctant to release "whipped cream and other delights" but i haven't heard why.

later, chris

 

There's a Japanese A&M import of Whipped Cream out there, might search it out.

 

While we're talking about Mr. Mancini, does anyone have any comments on the sound quality of the Days Of Wine & Roses box set that came out a few years ago?