The Greatest of Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae · 1977
91 min · 32 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz standards woven with Carmen McRae's emotive vocal delivery and sophisticated phrasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- emotive vocals for deep connection
- for cozy evenings
- rich tapestry of classics
- varied tempos for dynamic flow
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Carmen McRae was a seasoned jazz vocalist known for her interpretative depth. This album, released shortly after her notable work in the 1960s and early 70s, serves as a compilation that encapsulates her artistry, showcasing both classic standards and lesser-known gems from her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love Is A Simple Thing 2:04
- 2 Yesterdays 2:33
- 3 Good Morning, Heartache 3:15
- 4 I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket 2:22
- 5 I Remember Clifford 2:56
- 6 Lush Life 3:33
- 7 Something To Live For 3:10
- 8 Yardbird Suite 1:55
- 9 Falling In Love With Love 2:10
- 10 The Night We Called It A Day 4:23
- 11 Guess Who I Saw Today 3:32
- 12 Summertime 2:55
- 13 Suppertime 2:57
- 14 The Little Things That Mean So Much 3:10
- 15 Exactly Like You 2:07
- 16 Perdido (Lost) 2:15
Disc 2
- 1 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:27
- 2 Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight) 2:53
- 3 Baltimore Oriole 3:49
- 4 Skylark 2:59
- 5 Love Is Here To Stay 2:37
- 6 He Was Too Good To Me 2:40
- 7 All This Could Lead To Love 3:08
- 8 Nowhere 2:39
- 9 All The Things You Are 2:23
- 10 Dream Of Life 3:59
- 11 You Took Advantage Of Me 2:34
- 12 Isn't It Romantic 2:58
- 13 I Was Doing All Right 2:46
- 14 Last Night When We Were Young 2:35
- 15 If You'd Stay The Way I Dream About You 2:44
- 16 His Eye Is On The Sparrow 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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