Carmen in Jazz Vocal Music

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"With Respect" (05/16/1995) Jazz Vocal Bradford, Carmen, Evidence

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"Finally Yours" (05/20/1997) Jazz Vocal Bradford, Carmen, EvidenceProducers: Charlton Johnson, Harry B. Friedman II, Carmen Bradford.

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"Sings Great American Songwriters" (10/12/1993) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Decca JazzPersonnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals); Matt Mathews (arranger, accordion); Ralph Burns, Tadd Dameron, Jimmy Mundy, Fred Katz, Jazz Pleis, Frank Hunter, Luther Henderson (arranger); Ray Linn, Pete Candoli (trumpet); Vince De Rosa (french horn); Milt Bernhardt, Bob Enevoldsen (trombones); Tommy Johnson (tuba); Bill Green, Harry Klee, Herbie Mann (flute); George Smith (clarinet); Mahlon Clark, Justin Gordon (bass clarinets); Ray Bryant, Calvin Jackson, Don Abney (piano); Billy Bean (guitar); Red Mitchell, Ike Issacs, Joe Benjamin (bass); Specs Wright, Kenny Clarke, Larry Bunker, Charlie Smith (drums). Producer: Milt Gabler Compilation producer: Orrin Keepnews Recorded between 1955 & 1959. Includes liner notes by Neil Tesser. Digitally remastered by Erick Labson (MCA Music Media Studios). This is part of Decca's Legendary Masters Of Jazz series. The considerable achievement of Carmen McRae was always somewhat eclipsed by the dazzling technique of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, not to mention Billie Holiday's personal drama or the flamboyant romanticism of Dinah Washington. Still, Carmen might have been the smartest, most discerning singer among them, and the one most suited to properly interpret the Great American Songbook, Ella's songbooks notwithstanding. SINGS GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITERS brings together jazz producer Orrin Keepnew's selections of key performances from McRae's Decca years and lends a useful perspective on a career characterized by fine musical-literary instincts. While Ella sang as if the words to songs sometimes embarrassed her and Sarah as if she didn't know what they meant, McRae's unpretentious way with lyrics almost always revealed something of the song's real meaning. And unlike the cabaret great Mabel Mercer, who certainly knew what a song meant, Carmen had a truly lovely voice, offset sometimes by her somewhat sardonic tone. Still, it is the ballads here, like "Blue Moon" or the magnificent "Every Time We Say Goodbye" among others, that stand as perfect little works of art.

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"Ballad Essentials" (07/26/2004) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Concord JazzPersonnel includes: Carmen McRae, George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Jack McDuff, Red Holloway.

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"Any Old Time" (10/01/2005) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, SavoyPersonnel: Carmen McRae (vocals), Clifford Jordan (tenor saxophone), Eric Gunnison (piano), Mark Pulice (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Mark Pulice (drums).

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"The Art of Carmen McRae/For Once in My Life" (03/14/2006) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Collectables Records2 LPs on 2 CDs: THE ART OF CARMEN McRAE (1975)/FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE (1967).

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"The Sound of Silence/Portrait of Carmen" (03/14/2006) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Collectables Records2 LPs on 1 CD: THE SOUND OF SILENCE (1968)/PORTRAIT OF CARMEN (1968). Personnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals): Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Jones, Benny Carter, Gene Di Novi, Oliver Nelson (arranger, conductor). Originally released on Atlantic (8200) & Atlantic (8165). Includes liner notes by Gene Lees.

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"Riviera Summit" (09/11/2001) Jazz Vocal Williams, Joe, Starburst Records (UK)Personnel includes: Joe Williams, Carmen McRae (vocals); Cat Anderson, Thad Jones (trumpet); Claude Bolling (piano). Recorded at the Midem Jazz Gala, Cannes, France in January 1979.

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"24k Pure Gold" (09/13/2005) Jazz Vocal Various Artists, Tomato

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"Something to Believe In" (10/21/2003) Jazz Vocal Lundy, Carmen, Justin TimePersonnel: Carmen Lundy (vocals); Mark Shim (soprano & tenor saxophones); Regina Carter (violin); Anthony Wonsey (piano); Curtis Lundy (bass); Victor Lewis (drums); Mayra Casales (percussion). Recorded at Studio Victor, Montreal, Canada in July 2003.

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"Alive!" (08/23/1994) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Legacy RecordingsPersonnel: Carmen McRae (vocals), Ray Beckenstein (flute), Norman Simmons (piano), Joe Puma (guitar), Paul Breslin (bass), Frank Severino (drums), Jose Mangual (bongos). Reissue producer: Lawrence Cohn. Recorded live at The Village Gate, New York, in December 1965. Originally released on Mainstream (MRL 800). Includes liner notes by Chris Albertson.

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"Moment to Moment" (05/25/2004) Jazz Vocal Lundy, Carmen, Afrasia Productions

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"Birds of a Feather" (05/21/2002) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Verve (USA)Personnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals); Ralph Burns, Ray Charles (arranger, conductor); Ben Webster, Al Cohn (tenor saxophone); Irving Markowitz (trumpet); Dick Berg, Donald Corrado, Fred Klein, Tony Miranda (French horn); Don Abney (piano); Barry Galbraith, Mundell Lowe (guitar); Aaron Bell (bass); Ted Sommer, Don Lamond, Nick Stabulas (drums). Recorded in August 1958. Originally released on Decca (8815). Includes liner notes by Burt Korall. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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"This Is Carmen Lundy" (09/25/2001) Jazz Vocal Lundy, Carmen, Justin TimePersonnel includes: Carmen Lundy (vocals); Curtis Lundy, Anthony Wonsey, Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Mark Shim, Kevin Williams.

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"The Diva Series" (05/20/2003) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Verve (USA)Personnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals); Phil Woods (alto saxophone); Ben Webster, Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone); Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Dick Katz, Ray Bryant (piano). Producers: Tom Bradshaw, Betty Carter, Carmen McRae. Compilation producer: Bryan Koniarz. Recorded between 1955 & 1987. Includes liner notes by Will Friedwald. This is part of Verve's Diva Series.

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"20th Century Masters: The Best of Carmen McCrae" (08/24/2004) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Hip-O RecordsPersonnel include: Carmen McRae (vocals); Sammy Davis Jr. (vocals); Frank Hunter & His Orchestra, Jack Pleis Orchestra, Ralph Burns & His Orchestra, Tadd Dameron & His Orchestra, Luther Henderson Orchestra. Liner Note Author: David Ritz. Recording information: 1955 - 1959. Unlike Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae never had any major hits. However, her voice was arguably just as tantalizing and mesmerizing as any of her contemporaries. This best-of collection highlights many of McRae's finest recorded moments from her early career in the mid-to-late 1950s. Highlights of this collection include the melancholy "Good Morning Heartache;" McRae sings this song with great emotion, but smartly avoids sentimentality. On this selection, she exacts the purity of the lyric, swings ever so gently, and most importantly, uses the perfect amount of jazz nuance. "Happy to Make Your Acquaintance" is another charming tune, and it features Sammy Davis, Jr. Here, the two singers play off of each other quite effortlessly. In fact, the affectionate rapport between McRae and Davis is astonishing. McRae also thrives in an orchestral setting. This is best evinced on "Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford," a heartbreaking tribute to the gifted bebop trumpeter Clifford Brown, who died at the age of 25 in a car crash. On this track, McRae's silky-smooth voice becomes more tender and sweet with each passing phrase.

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"Carmen McRae's Finest Hour" (09/12/2000) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Verve (USA)Personnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals, piano); Tadd Dameron, Frank Hunter, Jack Pleis, Ralph Burns, Luther Henderson (conductor); Dave Lambert Singers, Sammy Davis Jr. (vocals); Buddy Collette (alto saxophone, flute); Phil Woods (alto saxophone); Ben Webster, Al Cohn (tenor saxophone); Charlie Shavers, Art Farmer (trumpet); Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Billy Strayhorn, Don Abney, Ray Bryant, Dick Katz (piano); Mundell Lowe (guitar); Joe Benjamin, Ike Isaacs, Wendell Marshall (bass); Charlie Smith, Specs Wright, Jimmy Cobb (drums). Producers include: Milt Gabler, Jack Kapp. Compilation producer: Bryan Koniarz. Recorded between February 21, 1955 and November 12, 1959. Includes liner notes by Will Friedwald. Digitally remastered by Corn Dog (Universal Mastering Studios-East). This is part of Verve's Finest Hour series.

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"Carmen McRae for Lovers [Remaster]" (01/31/2006) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Verve (USA)Personnel include: Carmen McRae (vocals); Mundell Lowe (guitar); Herbie Mann (flute); Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Ray Bryant (piano); Ike Isaacs, Aaron Bell , Wendell Marshall (double bass); Kenny Clarke, Specs Wright (drums). Audio Producer: Ray Bryant. Recording information: 1955 - 1959. This smooth compilation of romantic songs by the legendary jazz singer Carmen McRae features the silky voiced chanteuse in a variety of small group settings, and in performance with the orchestras of Luther Henderson and Frank Hunter, as well as accompanied by stellar musicians like Ben Webster, Ray Bryant, and Herbie Mann. In a set peppered with entries from the American Songbook, standouts include her exemplary performance of Rodgers and Hart's "My Funny Valentine," her foray into Ella Fitzgerald territory with Cole Porter's regretful "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye," and the intimate small group arrangement of "Isn't It Romantic?"

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"At Newport [Remaster]" (03/07/2000) Jazz Vocal Fitzgerald, Ella, Verve (USA)Producers include: George Wein, Norman Granz. Reissue producer: Bryan Koniarz. Includes liner notes by William Ruhlmann. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit technology by Kevin Reeves (Universal Music Studios-East). This is part of the Verve Records Master Edition series. ELLA FITZGERALD: Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Don Abney (piano); Wendell Marshall (bass); Jo Jones (drums). Recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Freebody Park, Newport, Rhode Island on July 4, 1957. BILLIE HOLIDAY: Personnel: Billie Holiday (vocals); Mal Waldron (piano); Joe Benjamin (bass); Jo Jones (drums). Recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Freebody Park, Newport, Rhode Island on July 6, 1957. CARMEN MCRAE: Personnel: Carmen McRae (vocals, piano); Ray Bryant, Junior Mance (piano); Ike Isaacs (bass); Jimmy Cobb, Specs Wright (drums). Recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhide Island on July 5, 1957.

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"Here to Stay" (03/17/1992) Jazz Vocal McRae, Carmen, Decca JazzPersonnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals), Mundell Lowe (guitar), Herbie Mann (flute), Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone), Phil Woods (alto saxophone), Kenny Clarke (drums).