[6] When his debut album for the label, titled Gino Tonetti Sings, appeared in 1965, Billboard gave a positive review, writing: "The young six-foot Italian impresses as a distinctive new stylist.
His lyric feel and tenderness are foremost throughout his reading of 'This Is All I Ask' and 'My Love Forgive Me'.
He swings with ease through 'On the Street Where You Live' and 'C'est si bon'.
"[2] Starting from April 20, 1964, he performed at The Living Room, marking his New York debut.
[7] In April 1966, he was reported to soon start recording independently with producer Al Kasha and arranger Bob Halley.