Fine and Mellow: Live at Birdland West
51 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with Carmen McRae's smoky vocals and intimate storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through vocals
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- smooth progression of themes
- for late-night ambiance
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Fine and Mellow: Live at Birdland West' came during Carmen McRae's later career, a period marked by her continued evolution as a vocalist and interpreter of jazz. By this time, she had already established herself as a leading figure in the genre, following her breakthrough in the 1950s and numerous acclaimed albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Is This Thing Called Love 6:51
- 2 What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry 5:32
- 3 Fine and Mellow 9:36
- 4 These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 5:27
- 5 Black and Blue 7:39
- 6 One More Chance 4:16
- 7 Untill the Real Thing Comes Along 5:04
- 8 My Handy Man Ain’t Handy No More 6:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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