a good assortment of songs and sounds from movies
If you enjoy the songs and sounds from the movies you will enjoy this,one reviewer said they thought it was recorded from the tv it may have but they did an excelent job of keeping the cd balanced,this is 1930,s sound so that is what you get.

a classic album
This is an album that should straddle the market - jazz lovers for the sympathetic playing of Oscar P and the band; but also for any Fred Astaire fans. No; he doesn't have the best quality voice - but - he has an astonishing feel and his timing & phrasing is beyond critisism.

Truly truly great
I had only a CD that featured Mr. Astaire's recordings directly from the soundtracks of his films from the 30's...while they have a place in the pantheon of cinematice greatness, this wonderful collection of sublime, understated, and classic performances from one of the great artists of our time has a permanent place in my music collection. I am only now discovering that there is a Fred Astaire collection which was recorded with Oscar Peterson, et.al, but also an Irving Berlin CD from the same time period (1950's) and while there may be some duplication, I plan to expand my personal library to collect whatever is available...it is almost like you are sitting there and he is singing for you...the sound, the arrangements and the style that Mr. Astaire puts over are all fresh and modern and cool...do it.

Astaire - the one & only
No question that Fred Astaire could dance and sing. This CD incorporates his most famous, (& best), tunes. However, I was somewhat disappointed as these tunes are not the original tracks from his various movies. I prefer the older, & more "ancient" versions. Nevertheless, a CD worth having in your library.

THW in CA

Classic Jazz With Fred Astaire
According to Hollywood legend, Fred Astaire's 1933 screen test for RKO resulted in this studio memo: "Can't sing. Can't act. Can dance a little." In reality, the dance visionary was an underrated vocal stylist who brought out the best in the compositions of George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Originally produced by Norman Granz, "Steppin' Out" compiles 17 recordings from Astaire's classic 1952 session - accompanied by a stellar jazz combo featuring pianist Oscar Peterson. The sound quality and musicianship are impeccable, with Fred smoothly gliding from one standard to another. A particularly nice touch is the three-minute interview that follows "Cheek to Cheek." If you cannot find the 38-track "Astaire Story," this hour-long Verve CD makes for an excellent overview.