November Girl
Carmen McRae · 1975
31 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A soulful blend of jazz and heartfelt ballads, infused with McRae's distinctive vocal warmth and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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November Girl Start here — The title track captures the essence of the album with its reflective lyrics and McRae's emotive delivery, setting a poignant tone for the collection.
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'Tis Autumn — This classic standard showcases McRae’s ability to infuse traditional jazz with contemporary emotion, highlighting her vocal agility and interpretive skill.
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Dear Death — In this hauntingly beautiful piece, McRae confronts mortality with raw honesty, making it one of the album's most powerful tracks both lyrically and musically.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective songwriting with skilled musicianship, creating an engaging yet familiar jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow tempo and layered instrumentation, setting a reflective mood.
- McRae's vocal delivery is often accompanied by subtle piano and string arrangements, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- soulful introspection during listening
- velvet vocals for evening relaxation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Recognized for emotional authenticity, appealing to dedicated fans of McRae's work.
- Career context
- By the time 'November Girl' was released in 1975, Carmen McRae had already established herself as a significant voice in jazz since her debut in the early 1950s. This album followed her acclaimed works and marked a continued exploration of personal and poignant themes in her music, demonstrating her evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
- 1 November Girl Start here 4:36
- 2 Just Give Me Time 2:22
- 3 'Tis Autumn 4:24
- 4 A Handful Of Soul 4:09
- 5 Dear Death 4:15
- 6 I Don't Want Nothin' From Nobody 4:25
- 7 You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me 4:06
- 8 My Kinda World 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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