Sarah: Dedicated to You
Carmen McRae · 1991
78 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A soulful tribute blending smooth jazz vocals with heartfelt interpretations of timeless standards.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcases McRae's deep emotional connection to the material while honoring fellow jazz greats. The record received positive critical reception for its lush arrangements and McRae's poignant delivery, helping to solidify her legacy within the genre.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks headphone detail hunting for nuances for late-night introspection
- Context
- By 1991, Carmen McRae was an established jazz vocalist, known for her expressive style. 'Sarah: Dedicated to You' came during a prolific period in her career, following her acclaimed work in the 1980s and coinciding with a resurgence of interest in jazz standards.
- 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 Poor Butterfly 3:58
- 2 I've Got the World on a String 3:25
- 3 Misty Standout 4:10
- 4 Wonder Why 2:46
- 5 Send in the Clowns Standout 3:51
- 6 Black Coffee Standout 6:21
- 7 Tenderly 5:22
- 8 The Best Is Yet to Come 2:30
- 9 I Will Say Goodbye 2:38
- 10 The Lamp Is Low 3:02
- 11 It's Magic 4:58
- 12 Dedicated to You 6:02
- 13 I'll Be Seeing You 4:54
- 14 Sarah 3:49
- 15 If You Could See Me Now 4:59
- 16 Wave 4:04
- 17 Embraceable You 7:41
- 18 Sarah 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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