Live at Sugar Hill
Carmen McRae · 1963
34 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A captivating blend of emotive jazz vocals and intimate storytelling, captured live with a warm ambiance.
Why this album works
This album highlights McRae's vocal prowess and emotional depth, contributing to her standing as a vital figure in jazz music. It received positive critical reception and showcased her ability to reinterpret popular standards, further influencing contemporary jazz vocalists.
- Best for
- intimate storytelling in live setting steady pacing for relaxed listening warm ambiance for evenings
- Context
- Released in 1963, 'Live at Sugar Hill' came during Carmen McRae's rise as a prominent jazz vocalist, following her acclaimed album 'Carmen Sings Monk' from 1963. This live recording showcases her deepening artistry and connection with the audience, solidifying her reputation in the jazz scene.
- 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 Sunday 3:18
- 2 What Kind of Fool Am I? Standout 3:55
- 3 A Foggy Day 1:07
- 4 I Left My Heart in San Francisco Standout 6:03
- 5 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 4:12
- 6 Let There Be Love 3:28
- 7 This Is All I Ask 4:03
- 8 Thou Swell 1:04
- 9 It Never Entered My Mind 4:28
- 10 Make Someone Happy Standout 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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