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The album was reissued on lp in 1976 as the finest of carmen mcrae. Carmen mcrae is a 1955 album by jazz singer carmen mcrae. Carmen mcrae sings great american songwriters amazon. His musical theater piece the real ambassadors starring louis armstrong and carmen mcrae was recorded and performed to great acclaim at the 1962 monterey jazz festival. Carmen mcrae is at the height of her vocal powers for this recording, both sounding like a vocal siren and having a rich, guttural quality that women develop as they mature.

Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Recorded live at basin street east columbia 442292 carmen mcrae take five easy as you go 1962. Half of the lyrics are by jon hendricks, while the remainder were written by abbey lincoln blue monk, bernie hanighen, sally swisher, or mike ferro. Find carmen mcrae discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Carmen mcrae born april 8, 1920, harlem, new york city, new york, usa died november 10, 1994, beverly hills, california, usa was an american jazz singer nickname miss jazz sites. She does justice to every standard she sings on the album, with my personal favorites being feeling good and love for sale. At the time mcrae recorded for decca and its interesting to note that very same company pushed tons of novelties on ella fitzgerald but carmen wouldnt have it she recorded standards from american songbook and her choice of composers cole porter,gershwins,irving berlin,richard rogers. The followup to the essential carmen sings monk is a tribute to the recently deceased sarah vaughan that ranks at the same very high level. Great compilation of early recordings by majestic carmen mcrae from 195559 and boy was she good or what. Carmen mcrae songs download carmen mcrae new songs list. Bcp6004 the first of carmen mcrae the bethlehem years 1976 charly cd. Mcrae was born in harlem, new york, on the 8th april 1920, and studied piano as a child. One of the best ever jazz singers, her dramatic and nuanced readings of standards put her at the.

This discography has been unavailable for far too long, and i. One of several cds that reissue singer carmen mcraes early decca recordings, this release draws its material from the 1955 small group album by special request and a 1959 record with the ernie wilkins orchestra something to swing about. Usa 69 uk 23 netherlands 4 australia 3 canada 2 france 2 hong kong 2. Mcrae was inspired by billie holiday, but she established her own voice. Carmen mcrae, who refused to quit smoking, was forced to retire in 1991 due to emphysema, passing away at his home in beverly hills, california, on november 10, 1994. Joe morello, drums from 1956 was dissolved december 1967. Apr 11, 2010 glenn miller 100 greatest hits full album the best of swing duration. In 1994 betlehem had digitally remastered the recordings and released a cd with six. Carmen mcrae was born on april 8, 1922 in new york city, new york, usa as carmen mercedes mcrae.

Only criticism is the poor quality of the jewel case the nodes holding the cds are so brittle that two of them have already shattered into small. Carmen mcrae born april 8, 1920, harlem, new york city, new york, usa died november 10, 1994, beverly hills, california, usa was an american jazz singer nickname miss jazz. One of the best ever jazz singers, her dramatic and nuanced readings of standards put her at the forefront of vocal jazz. Carmen mcraes final recording finds the singer backed by the shirley horn trio unfortunately, horn turned down mcraes request to sing a bit on numbers associated with sassy, plus carroll coates original sarah. Carmen mcrae entered into her incomparable legendary form vocally in the midsixties with these masterful recordings on mainstream records which were brilliantly arranged by peter matz and don sebesky with a full fortypiece studio orchestra and it doesnt ever get finer than this and very rarely as great so grab this treasure while you can as this ultimate collection is sadly the only compact. It was mcrae s second album and was released on the bethlehem label exclusively as 10 monoaural lp. While tenor saxophonist zoot sims, trumpeter richard williams and pianist dick katz get some solo space on the latter album. Carmen mcrae cds generated on tue, aug 22, 2006 title. Vocal jazz classics by carmen mcrae album listen for free. One of several cds that reissue singer carmen mcrae s early decca recordings, this release draws its material from the 1955 small group album by special request and a 1959 record with the ernie wilkins orchestra something to swing about. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from carmen mcrae. The music of miles davis jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis duration.

She recorded for many labels including bethlehem, decca 19541958, kapp, columbia, mainstream, focus, atlantic 19671970, black lion, groove merchant, catalyst, blue note. Vocal jazz classics by carmen mcrae album listen for. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behindthebeat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide. Carmen mercedes mcrae april 8, 1922 november 10, 1994 was an. Youd be so easy to love, with an additional track, too much in love to care. As a teenager she came to the attention of teddy wilson and his wife, the composer irene kitchings wilson. Listen to songs by carmen mcrae on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Mcrae is in great voice and its a great album any way you slice it. Jan 01, 2006 carmen mcrae entered into her incomparable legendary form vocally in the midsixties with these masterful recordings on mainstream records which were brilliantly arranged by peter matz and don sebesky with a full fortypiece studio orchestra and it doesnt ever get finer than this and very rarely as great so grab this treasure while you can as this ultimate collection is sadly the only compact. This discography has been unavailable for far too long, and i apologize for that. The classic dave brubeck quartet paul desmond, alto sax from 1951. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from carmen mcrae at the discogs marketplace. It was mcraes second album and was released on the bethlehem label exclusively as 10 monoaural lp.

Sound quality is quite acceptable for these early recordings mid 1950s early1960s, but volume levels vary between some albums. This one has great charts by two masters peter matz and don sebesky. Bargainpriced 4cd set covering 8 vintage carmen mcrae albums. The album consists of two albums originally released on mainstream records, woman talk 1965, and live and wailing 1973. A must for carmen mcrae fans and those interested in a good vocal jazz album. View all albums and help us complete carmen mcrae discography. Gate 7001 carmen mcrae recorded live at bubbas 1981. Gate 7001 carmen mcrae recorded live at bubbas 1981 starburst cd. Her scat improvisations were innovative, complex, and elegant.