As Time Goes By: Live at the Dug
Carmen McRae · 1974
50 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A captivating blend of jazz standards delivered with Carmen McRae's signature emotive vocal style and rich instrumental interplay.
Top tracks — play these first
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As Time Goes By Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with a poignant interpretation that highlights McRae's ability to infuse familiar melodies with fresh emotional weight.
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Try a Little Tenderness — McRae's rendition transforms this standard into an intimate conversation, showcasing her nuanced phrasing and dynamic control that draws listeners in.
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But Not for Me — This track exemplifies McRae's storytelling prowess, as she navigates the bittersweet lyrics with a heartfelt delivery that resonates throughout the performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid performances but lacks standout compositions or cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the musicians' improvisational skills, particularly in the piano and brass.
- The sequencing maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, with only slight variations in energy across the ten tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance energy
- steady melodic journey throughout
- soulful vocal expressions of longing
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified her reputation as a leading jazz vocalist, enhancing recognition.
- Career context
- By the time 'As Time Goes By: Live at the Dug' was released in May 1974, Carmen McRae had already established herself as a prominent figure in jazz. This live album followed her successful studio recordings and marked a period where her artistry was celebrated, showcasing her ability to connect deeply with audiences through classic songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
- 1 As Time Goes By Start here 5:49
- 2 I Could Have Told You So 4:21
- 3 More Than You Know 5:27
- 4 I Can't Escape From You 3:50
- 5 Try a Little Tenderness 4:00
- 6 The Last Time for Love 6:26
- 7 Supper Time 3:33
- 8 Do You Know Why? 4:51
- 9 But Not for Me 6:01
- 10 Please Be Kind 6:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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