{"product_id":"tony-mottola-close-to-you-w-back-artwork","title":"Tony Mottola: Close To You w\/ Back Artwork","description":"Tony Mottola: Close To You MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz easy listening guitar standards \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Project 3 Records (Essex Entertainment, Inc.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1994 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTONY MOTTOLA: CLOSE TO YOU W\/ BACK ARTWORK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eTony Mottola: Close To You\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eProject 3 Records (Essex Entertainment, Inc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003ePRD 5050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz \/ Easy Listening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eInstrumental; Guitar; Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTony Mottola is an accomplished American guitarist and arranger known for melodic instrumental interpretations of popular songs and standards. His playing emphasizes warm tone, clear melody lines and tasteful accompaniment that blends jazz phrasing with easy listening sensibilities. Over decades of recording and session work he developed a signature approach that highlights the guitar as a lyrical lead voice. His albums often present familiar tunes in concise, polished arrangements suitable for both focused listening and background enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album \"Close To You\" collects thirteen short instrumental renditions of standards and contemporary pop selections performed in Mottola's smooth, accessible style. Arrangements emphasize the guitar melody with subtle orchestral or studio backing, producing a relaxed easy listening atmosphere. The track selection includes well known titles such as Moon River, Autumn Leaves and The Christmas Song presented as compact, melodic interpretations. Released on Project 3 Records, this disc showcases Mottola's ability to refresh familiar material with tasteful guitar-based arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Project 3 Records. Manufactured in U.S.A. Catalog number PRD 5050.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eClose To You\u003cbr\u003e2:47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eAlways\u003cbr\u003e2:29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eMedley: Moon River \/ What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life\u003cbr\u003e4:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eAutumn Leaves\u003cbr\u003e2:30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eHere's That Rainy Day\u003cbr\u003e3:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eA Time For Love\u003cbr\u003e2:03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eWe've Only Just Begun\u003cbr\u003e2:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eSophisticated Lady\u003cbr\u003e2:59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eYesterday When I Was Young\u003cbr\u003e3:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eWave\u003cbr\u003e2:09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eThe Christmas Song\u003cbr\u003e2:35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eDidn't We\u003cbr\u003e2:44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Ann\u003cbr\u003e1:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Project 3 Records (Essex Entertainment, Inc.)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51394150269206,"sku":"133444","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202666111356260scan.jpg?v=1780777508","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/tony-mottola-close-to-you-w-back-artwork","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}