Carmen for Cool Ones
Carmen McRae · 1958
36 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Carmen McRae's sultry vocals weave through a tapestry of sophisticated jazz arrangements and intimate storytelling.
Why this album works
'Carmen for Cool Ones' is significant for its innovative blend of traditional jazz with modern sensibilities, helping to bridge a gap between mainstream and avant-garde styles. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to McRae's rise as one of the foremost female jazz singers of her time, influencing generations of vocalists that followed.
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Carmen for Cool Ones' was Carmen McRae's first album with the legendary label Decca Records. At this point in her career, McRae was gaining recognition as a leading jazz vocalist after her earlier work on smaller labels. This album helped solidify her status in the jazz community, paving the way for her subsequent explorations in vocal artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Dave Brubeck· Chet Atkins· Ray Charles· Dean Martin· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Things You Are Standout 2:27
- 2 A Shoulder to Cry On 3:54
- 3 Any Old Time 3:11
- 4 Weak for the Man Standout 4:09
- 5 What's New 2:30
- 6 I Get a Kick Out of You Standout 2:16
- 7 (What Can I Say) After I Say I'm Sorry? 1:47
- 8 Without a Word of Warning 3:21
- 9 If I Were a Bell 3:28
- 10 You Are Mine 1:55
- 11 The Night We Called It a Day 4:29
- 12 I Remember Clifford 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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