Little Mina, portrayed in the cover, grows up listening to her musical models and this title demonstrates how much she feels indebted to Frank Sinatra's unsurpassed talent. This album, recorded live in the studio, sees the best Italian jazz musicians accompany her in a songbook made up of amazing songs masterfully interpreted by Mina who pays homage to her master.

To the ballads with the band formed by Danilo Rea, Alfredo Golino and Massimo Moriconi, are added the strings and orchestra of the great Gianni Ferrio. A classy and at the same time very pleasant album, with an absolute level of creativity and elegance.

An unmissable songbook starting today on 180 gram vinyl.

In fact, the side of an LP to sound good should not exceed 20 minutes. The remaining 4 songs, to also be published on vinyl, will be included in the next new release in the Dilettevoli Eccedenze series.

All 13 tracks of this project of unreleased songs wanted by Mina in 2006 are however available digitally. The analogue vinyl record version is aimed at audiophiles and collectors who have been waiting for it for a long time.

1. April in Paris 2'40”
   (EY Harburg – V. Duke) – © 1932 by Harms Inc. Publisher for Italy: Edizioni Chappell Srl, Milan
2. One for my baby 4'40”
   (J. Mercer – H. Arlen) – © 1943 by Edwin H. Morris & Company, Inc., New York
   By arrangement with Chappell Int'l Music Publ. Ltd., London – Publisher for Italy: Edizioni Curci Srl, Milan
3. Angel eyes 6'20”
   (E. Brent – ​​M. Dennis) – © 1946 (renewed) by Onyx Music Corporation
   All rights for Onyx Music Corporation administered by Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP) Publisher for Italy: BMG Ricordi Spa, Rome
4. Only the lonely 4'31”
   (S. Cahn – J. Van Heusen) – © 1958 by Maraville Music Publisher for Italy: Cafè Concerto Srl
5. My way 2'39” (Comme d'habitude) (G. Thibault / J. Revaux – C. François / English text P. Anka)
   © 1967 by Warner Chappell Music France SA / Jeune Musique
   Publisher for Italy: Warner Chappell Music France SA: Fortissimo Gruppo, Editoriale Srl, Milan
6. Laura 3'39”
   (J. Mercer – D. Raksin) – © 1945 by Twentieth Century Music Corporation New York NY Publisher for Italy: Edizioni Curci, Milan
7. All the way 4'42”
   (S. Cahn – J. Van Heusen) – © 1957 by Maraville Music Publisher for Italy: Cafè Concerto Srl
8. Strangers in the night 4'04”
   (C. Singleton – E. Snyder / B. Kaempfert) – © 1966 by Champion Music Corp. – Screen Gems / EMI Music Inc. Publisher for Italy: Universal / MCA Music Italy Srl
9. The nearness of you 3'27”
   (N. Washington – H. Carmichael) – © 1937 & 1940 (renewed 1964 & 1967) by Famous Music Corporation Publisher for Italy: Universale Srl Ediz. Mus., Milan
10. These foolish things 5'32”
    (E. Maschwitz – J. Strachey) – © 1936 by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd., London Publisher for Italy: Music Union Srl, Milan

Artistic production: Massimiliano Pani

They played:

Drums and percussion: Alfredo Golino

Double bass: Massimo Moriconi

Piano and fender: Danilo Rea

Guitars: Andrea Braido

Recorded and arranged “live in the studio”.
Except for “April in Paris”, “Only the Lonely” and “Laura” were arranged for orchestra and conducted by Gianni Ferrio

Solo trumpet: Franco Ambrosetti

Trombone soloist: Danilo Moccia

First violin: Anthony Flint

Violins: Cristina Andreae, Valbona Maria Arnaboldi, Christa Bohny, Maria Rosaria D'Aprile, Anna Francesio, Duilio Galfetti, Chun He Gao, Anthony Gjezi, Susanne Holm, Hans Liviabella, Tamas Major, Andrea Mascetti, Piotr Nikiroff, Irina Roukavitsina, Walter Zagato

Violas: Monica Benda, Ilaria Negrotti, Yoko Paetsch, Ivan Vukcevic
Cellos: Ivaylo Daskalov, Jennifer Flint, Johann Sebastian Paetsch, Felix Vogelsang Double basses: Giovanni Chiaramante, Antonio Sciancalepore
Flutes: Francesca Dellea, Bruno Grossi
Trumpets: Georges Alvarez, Zora Slokar
Trombones: Torsten Edvar, Danilo Moccia
Bass tuba: Rino Ghiretti

Recorded live and mixed by Carmine Di
Except: “April in Paris”, “Only the lonely” and “Laura” recorded by Gabriele Kamm and Carmine Di

Flugelhorn recording: Gabriele Kamm
Voice recording and mixing: Celeste Frigo

Remastered in the Pdu studios in Lugano in 2023

Cutting: Abbey Road Studio, London

Engineer: Alex Wharton

Galvanic: Stamper Discs, Sheffield

Printing of discs and graphic parts: Pozzoli SpA

Photographs and cover: Mauro Balletti

Graphics: Giuseppe Spada

Communications manager: Michele Di Lernia

Produced by MASSIMILIANO PANI Production collaboration: UGO BONGIANNI

Photographs: MAURO BALLETTI Illustrations: GIANNI RONCO
Graphics: MAURO BALLETTI, GIUSEPPE SPADA Communications manager: MICHELE DI LERNIA

Remastered in the Pdu studios in Lugano in 2023

Cutting: Abbey Road Studio, London

Engineer: Alex Wharton

Galvanic: Stamper Discs, Sheffield

Printing of discs and graphic parts: Pozzoli SpA

Photographs and cover: Mauro Balletti

Graphics: Giuseppe Spada

Communications manager: Michele Di Lernia

Weight: 0.420 kg

Support: Vinyl

The products on sale on the minamazzini.it website are also available in traditional distribution stores as well as on digital platforms through Pirames International.

To ensure adequate conservation of your vinyl records, it is advisable to maintain a vertical position, avoiding overlapping or crushing them and compromising their integrity.

Avoid placing them near speakers, washing machines, dryers or other objects that produce prolonged vibrations, as this may damage the vinyl.

It is essential to maintain a dry, temperature-controlled environment away from direct light, as prolonged exposure to adverse conditions could compromise the quality of the disc.

The ideal room temperature for storing vinyl is generally between 15 and 25 degrees centigrade, avoiding placing them near heat sources such as radiators, stoves or air conditioners.

As for cleaning, it is advisable to use soft, anti-static cotton.

It is good practice to carry out a light cleaning with the cloth before and after each listen.