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Fine and Mellow: Live at Birdland West

Carmen McRae

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

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