Two for the Road
Carmen McRae · 1980
39 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of jazz standards and intimate ballads, showcasing McRae's emotive vocal delivery and Shearing's elegant piano arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys throughout
- intimate moments for reflection
- for cozy evenings
- emotive vocals that resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Two for the Road' was released in 1980, Carmen McRae had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, following acclaimed albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This album marked her collaboration with renowned pianist George Shearing, representing a creative partnership that highlighted her versatility and deep understanding of jazz standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance 3:46
- 2 You're All I Need 3:19
- 3 Gentleman Friend 4:16
- 4 More Than You Know 4:39
- 5 Cloudy Morning 3:00
- 6 Too Late Now 5:07
- 7 If I Should Lose You 2:21
- 8 Ghost of Yesterday 4:57
- 9 What Is There to Say 4:50
- 10 Two for the Road 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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