Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual: Mel Tormé & Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae · 2001
56 min · 23 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz standards and intimate conversations showcasing Tormé's rich vocals and McRae's soulful interpretations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate conversations between songs
- playful exchanges and lively rhythms
- short bursts of musical joy
- reflective moments interspersed throughout
- nostalgic vibes with lively energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek continuous high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, this album captures a unique moment in Mel Tormé's later career, highlighting his enduring appeal as a jazz vocalist. By this time, Tormé had transitioned from popular music into the jazz scene more deeply, following decades of influence since his 1940s debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We've Got a World That Swings 2:09
- 2 Interview 7:24
- 3 Comin' Home Baby 2:31
- 4 Mel Speaks 1:20
- 5 Sidney's Soliloquy 2:26
- 6 Mel Speaks 0:34
- 7 Dat Dere 2:36
- 8 Mel Speaks 1:00
- 9 When Sunny Gets Blue 3:01
- 10 Mel Speaks 1:08
- 11 Quiet Nights 2:21
- 12 Route 66 1:51
- 13 I'm Gonna Lock My Heart and Throw Away the Key 2:42
- 14 Interview 6:09
- 15 Trouble Is a Man 3:44
- 16 Carmen With Norman Simmons 1:04
- 17 If You Never Fall in Love With Me 3:36
- 18 Carmen With Norman Simmons 0:49
- 19 'round Midnight 4:31
- 20 Carmen With Norman Simmons 0:41
- 21 Love for Sale 4:30
- 22 Closing Remarks 0:13
- 23 Exactly Like You 0:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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