More Sophistication - Style & Songs from the 1930s (Past Perfect 1995)
More Sophistication - Style & Songs from the 1930s (Past Perfect 1995)
More Sophistication: Style & Songs from the 1930s – an exquisite collection of elegance, wit, and musical artistry from the golden age of sophisticated entertainment.
Released in 1995 by Past Perfect Vintage Music, this carefully curated compilation serves as the acclaimed follow-up to the successful "Sophistication" collection. Featuring beautifully remastered recordings from the 1930s, this album captures the essence of an era when style, charm, and musical refinement defined popular culture.
The Era of Sophistication
The 1930s represented the height of sophisticated popular music, when supper clubs, elegant ballrooms, and glamorous Hollywood musicals set the standard for entertainment. This collection showcases the urbane wit, romantic melodies, and impeccable vocal styling that characterized the decade's most refined performers.
Featured All-Star Artists
This compilation brings together the crème de la crème of 1930s sophistication:
- Fred Astaire - "A Fine Romance" - Hollywood's most elegant dancer and charming vocalist
- Jessie Matthews - Britain's dancing divinity and musical theatre star
- Al Bowlly - "Say When" - The quintessential British crooner with his smooth, romantic style
- Hildegarde - The incomparable cabaret singer known as "The First Lady of Supper Clubs"
- Hutch (Leslie Hutchinson) - The sophisticated pianist-vocalist who captivated London society
- Carroll Gibbons - "On The Air" - The Savoy Hotel Orpheans bandleader
- Greta Keller - "You're A Sweetheart" - The Austrian-born chanteuse of rare elegance
- Plus a Noël Coward medley celebrating the master of sophisticated wit
Musical Highlights
The album features carefully selected tracks that epitomize 1930s sophistication, from Fred Astaire's debonair delivery of "A Fine Romance" to Al Bowlly's tender crooning on "Say When," from Carroll Gibbons' polished orchestrations to a medley celebrating Noël Coward's urbane compositions.
Presentation & Quality
The CD features stunning Art Deco-style cover art – an elegant illustration reminiscent of vintage 1930s advertising that perfectly captures the era's aesthetic. Past Perfect Vintage Music has expertly remastered these historic recordings, preserving the authentic sound while enhancing clarity and listening pleasure.
Album Details
- Released 1995 by Past Perfect Vintage Music
- Follow-up to the successful "Sophistication" collection
- Genre: Jazz, vocal music, and sophisticated pop from the 1930s
- Beautifully remastered vintage recordings
- Art Deco-style cover artwork
- Preloved CD in excellent playing condition
Whether you're a devoted collector of vintage music, an admirer of Art Deco elegance, or discovering the timeless appeal of 1930s sophistication for the first time, More Sophistication offers a refined and utterly charming journey to an era when style and musical artistry reigned supreme.
Preloved, used & recycled – premium quality at exceptional value.