Recorded Live at Bubba's cover

Recorded Live at Bubba's

Carmen McRae

51 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Carmen McRae's vibrant live performance captures the essence of jazz through soulful vocals and intimate audience interactions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate audience interaction moments
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional shifts
  • captivating storytelling through song

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • seek fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Recorded Live at Bubba's' marked a significant moment in Carmen McRae's career as it showcased her return to live performance after several studio albums. At this point, she was already an established jazz vocalist, known for her emotional depth and unique interpretations of standards, solidifying her status in the jazz community.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Magic 3:47
  • 2 Superwoman 4:11
  • 3 I Concentrate on You 4:44
  • 4 New York State of Mind 5:24
  • 5 Underneath the Apple Tree 4:16
  • 6 Thou Swell 1:17
  • 7 Send in the Clowns 4:43
  • 8 I Just Can't Wait to See You 5:17
  • 9 How Long Has This Been Going On 4:45
  • 10 If I Were a Bell 1:45
  • 11 My Foolish Heart 7:14
  • 12 Secret Love 4:10

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