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Alive!

Carmen McRae

74 min · 21 tracks · jazz

A vibrant live jazz performance showcasing Carmen McRae's emotive vocals and dynamic stage presence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant live performance energy
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • engaging storytelling with vocals
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy musical explorations
  • prefer consistently fast tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Alive!' captures a pivotal moment in Carmen McRae's career as she was gaining recognition as a prominent jazz vocalist. This album followed her critically acclaimed works in the 1960s and marked her continued evolution, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences through live performance.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sometimes I'm Happy 3:30
  • 2 Don't Explain 4:17
  • 3 Woman Talk 3:52
  • 4 Kick Off Your Shoes 2:19
  • 5 The Shadow of Your Smile 3:56
  • 6 Sweetest Sounds 2:07
  • 7 Where Would You Be Without Me 2:37
  • 8 Feeling Good 4:36
  • 9 Run Run Run 2:33
  • 10 No More 3:23
  • 11 Look at That Face 5:06
  • 12 I Wish I Were in Love Again 1:35
  • 13 You Better Go Now 2:52
  • 14 Love for Sale 7:19
  • 15 If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight 4:32
  • 16 Miss Brown to You 3:01
  • 17 Perdido 3:01
  • 18 Too Close for Comfort 2:56
  • 19 Midnight Sun 4:24
  • 20 Travelin' Light 2:51
  • 21 Love Is Here to Stay 3:19

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