Released 70 years ago
Blue Moon
Carmen McRae · 1956
35 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz standards delivered with McRae's emotive vocals and sophisticated phrasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- emotive vocals for reflective moments
- for intimate gatherings
- nostalgic vibe for rainy days
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy, upbeat music
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1956, 'Blue Moon' was Carmen McRae's first album on the prestigious Decca Records, marking a significant step in her career. At this point, McRae was transitioning from being a club singer to gaining wider recognition as a recording artist, establishing her unique vocal style and interpretative prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Moon 2:37
- 2 My Foolish Heart 3:12
- 3 I Was Doing All Right 2:51
- 4 Summer Is Gone 3:26
- 5 I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket 2:24
- 6 Nowhere 2:44
- 7 Until the Real Thing Comes Along 3:23
- 8 Lush Life 3:37
- 9 Even If It Breaks My Heart 2:35
- 10 Laughing Boy 3:01
- 11 Lilacs in the Rain 2:52
- 12 All This Could Lead to Love 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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