The Great American Songbook
71 min · 18 tracks · jazz
Carmen McRae's jazz interpretations blend lush arrangements with her smoky, emotive vocals that breathe new life into classic standards.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smoky vocals for cozy evenings
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on classic standards
- for intimate gatherings
- engaging medleys that surprise
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1973, 'The Great American Songbook' came during Carmen McRae’s prolific phase as a jazz vocalist. This album followed her critically acclaimed works in the late 1960s and early 1970s, showcasing her ability to interpret timeless songs with a fresh perspective while solidifying her status as a leading figure in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Satin Doll 4:35
- 2 At Long Last Love 2:27
- 3 If the Moon Turns Green 4:22
- 4 Day by Day 2:23
- 5 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 4:15
- 6 I Only Have Eyes for You 4:12
- 7 Medley: Easy Living / The Days of Wine and Roses / It’s Impossible 9:14
- 8 Sunday 4:10
- 9 A Song for You 4:46
- 10 I Cried for You 2:20
- 11 Behind the Face 2:44
- 12 The Ballad of Thelonius Monk 3:29
- 13 There’s No Such Thing as Love 5:01
- 14 They Long to Be Close to You 4:38
- 15 Three Little Words 1:59
- 16 Mr. Ugly 3:59
- 17 It’s Like Reaching for the Moon 2:52
- 18 I Thought About You 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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