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.
Why this album works
The Greatest of Carmen McRae stands out for its curated selection of timeless jazz standards, reinforcing McRae's influence in the genre. It received critical acclaim and contributed to her reputation as one of the leading female jazz vocalists, with several tracks still resonating within jazz circles today.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed listening emotive vocals for deep connection for cozy evenings
- 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
- 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.
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:32
- 12 Summertime Standout 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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