Nicknamed "the Velvet Fog," Mel Tormé sings a six-song set in this 1964 black-and-white episode of Jazz Casual, music critic Ralph J. Gleason's renowned series for National Educational Television (1960-1968). Known today primarily as a vocalist, Tormé was also an accomplished musician, arranger, and lyricist. Although Tormé was accustomed to being backed by a large orchestra when he appeared on television, in the intimate setting of Jazz Casual he's accompanied solely by the Benny Barth Trio, with (Gary Lang on the piano). The songs include "Comin' Home Baby," "Route 66," "Sidney's Soliloquy," and the Bobby Timmons tune "Dat Dere." The Rhino Video release also includes an original Rhino-produced short on Gleason's life and times. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi