Recorded Live at Bubba's
51 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Carmen McRae's vibrant live performance captures the essence of jazz through soulful vocals and intimate audience interactions.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its authentic representation of McRae's live performance style, receiving positive critical reception for her vocal prowess and engaging stage presence. It highlighted her ability to connect with audiences and reinforced her influence within the jazz genre, particularly among female vocalists.
- Best for
- intimate audience interaction moments dynamic live performance energy wave-like emotional shifts
- 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
- 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 Black Magic 3:47
- 2 Superwoman 4:11
- 3 I Concentrate on You Standout 4:44
- 4 New York State of Mind Standout 5:24
- 5 Underneath the Apple Tree 4:16
- 6 Thou Swell 1:17
- 7 Send in the Clowns Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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