Alive!
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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