Carmen McRae

The Great American Songbook (Gatefold) (PPAN SD 2-904)

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1971

The Great American Songbook (Gatefold)

Carmen McRae

Pure Pleasure

5060149622469

LPS 149990

PPAN SD 2-904

JAZZ

2

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LP 52,99 €

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2-LP SET

On this popular two-LP set, singer Carmen McRae interprets songs by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Michel Legrand, Warren & Dubin, Henry Mancini, and Jimmy Van Heusen, among others, but it is her rendition of a humorous Jimmy Rowles novelty that is best remembered. Joined by pianist Rowles, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Chuck Domanico, and drummer Chuck Flores, McRae had what was at the time a rare opportunity to record a live, spontaneous, jazz-oriented set. She sounds quite enthusiastic about both her accompaniment and the strong repertoire.

PERSONNEL:

  • CARMEN McRAE, vocals, piano on A3 & D3v
  • JIMMY ROWLES, piano
  • JOE PASS, guitar
  • CHUCK DOMANICO, bass
  • CHUCK FLORES, drums

Recorded live at Donte’s, Los Angeles, California, November 6th 1971.

SIDE A:

  • 01. Satin Doll
  • 02.At Long Last Love
  • 03.If The Moon Turns
  • 04. Day By Day
  • 05. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life

SIDE B:

  • 01. I Only Have Eyes For You
  • 02. Medley: Easy Living / Days Of Wine & Roses / It’s Impossible
  • 03. Sunday

SIDE C:

  • 01. A Song For You
  • 02. I Cried For You Now It’s Your Turn To Cry Over Me
  • 03. Behind The Face
  • 04. The Ballad Of Thelonious Monk
  • 05. There’s No Such Thing As Love

SIDE D:

  • 01.They Long To Be Close To You
  • 02. Three Little Words
  • 03. Mr Ugly
  • 04. It’s Like Reaching For The Moon
  • 05. I Thought About You