Ronnie Scott's Presents Carmen McRae 'Live' cover

Ronnie Scott's Presents Carmen McRae 'Live'

Carmen McRae · 1977

37 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant live recording blending heartfelt vocals with intricate jazz arrangements in an intimate setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate live performance atmosphere
  • heartfelt vocal expressions throughout
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • warm background for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tempos
  • prefer standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'Live' captures Carmen McRae during a period of renewed acclaim after her earlier successes in the 1960s. Following her notable work with various jazz luminaries, this album exemplifies her ability to connect deeply with audiences through improvisation and storytelling in music.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 If You Could See Me Now 3:40
  • 2 Sometimes I'm Happy 2:59
  • 3 I'm Gonna Lock My Heart and Throw Away the Key 2:12
  • 4 Baby Won't You Please Come Home 3:59
  • 5 Poor Butterfly 4:09
  • 6 Evergreen 3:10
  • 7 Sunday 3:30
  • 8 Weaver of Dreams 3:14
  • 9 Get Out of Town 2:41
  • 10 With One More Look at You 4:48
  • 11 Miss Brown 2:52

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