In the Wee Small Hours — Capitol Records vs Portrait In Jazz (Jazz Record) — 1959 studio trio remaster
Overall winner: In the Wee Small Hours — Capitol Records
Key Differences
Choose Capitol Records' In the Wee Small Hours (A) if you want a highly rated vocal-focused torch-song album with smooth vocals and emotional delivery at a more affordable listed price tier. Choose Jazz Record's Portrait In Jazz (B) if you prefer an instrumental piano-trio jazz remaster with strong recording quality and quieter surface noise on the pressing
In the Wee Small Hours — Capitol Records
Frank Sinatra’s torch-song classic, blending smooth vocals with moody, mellow arrangements. Praised for sound quality and emotional delivery, making it a timeless listening experience
Pros
- smooth vocals
- high-quality sound
- emotional delivery
- timeless classic
Cons
- no features listed
Portrait In Jazz (Jazz Record) — 1959 studio trio remaster
Jazz trio studio recording with refined sound quality. Praised for musicianship and phrasing alignment; noted as a quintessential piano trio setting with quiet pressing and good recording clarity
Pros
- well-structured piano trio
- high recording quality
- quiet surface noise on pressing
- cohesive musicianship and phrasing
Cons
- no features listed
- no explicit track listing details
- no format variety noted
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Capitol Records |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Jazz Record |
| User Reviews | Capitol Records |