Something Wonderful
Carmen McRae · 1963
6 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and theatricality, showcasing McRae's lush vocals and emotional depth.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its mixture of show tunes and jazz standards, reflecting the era's cultural landscape. It received positive critical reception upon release, praised for McRae's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, which helped shape the perception of jazz vocalists in popular music.
- Best for
- short energetic bursts of joy theatrical flair in every track vibrant vocal performances throughout
- Context
- Released in 1963, 'Something Wonderful' was Carmen McRae's follow-up to her acclaimed album 'Carmen Sings Monk'. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent jazz vocalist, celebrated for her unique interpretations of standards. This album further solidified her reputation as an innovator in the jazz genre, blending classic show tunes with her signature style.
- 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 Blow, Gabriel, Blow / All Through The Night / Anything Goes Standout 2:26
- 2 Long Before I Knew You / Just In Time
- 3 Come Rain Or Come Shine Standout 2:23
- 4 If This Isn't Love / Look To The Rainbow / That Great Come And Get It Day
- 5 A Wonderful Guy 1:14
- 6 Don't Cry / I Like Ev'rybody / Warm All Over
- 7 Give A Little, Get A Little / There Never Was A Baby Like My Baby
- 8 Getting To Know You / Hello Young Lovers / Something Wonderful
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