Birds of a Feather
Carmen McRae · 1958
39 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz standards featuring McRae's rich vocals and intricate arrangements that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- rich vocals evoke nostalgia
- for relaxed evenings
- gentle background for conversation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Birds of a Feather' was Carmen McRae's third studio album, following her acclaimed work in the jazz scene. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent vocalist known for her emotive interpretations and sophisticated phrasing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skylark 3:02
- 2 Bob White 2:57
- 3 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 4:58
- 4 Mister Meadowlark 2:44
- 5 Bye Bye Blackbird 3:27
- 6 Flamingo 3:47
- 7 The Eagle and Me 2:47
- 8 Baltimore Oriole 3:53
- 9 When the Red, Red Robin Come Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along 2:29
- 10 Chicken Today and Feathers Tomorrow 3:11
- 11 When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano 2:35
- 12 His Eye Is on the Sparrow 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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