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The Book of Ballads in question is the Great American Songbook, and Carmen McRae breathes new life into some of its most dog-eared pages on this wonderful session that heralded the close of her Kapp Records tenure. McRae tackles material like "When I Fall in Love," "Isn't It Romantic?" and "How Long Has This Been Going On?" with uncommon care and intelligence, summoning rich new meaning from the familiar lyrics. In her hands, the songs pulse with energy and life. Arranger Frank Hunter and a supporting trio led by pianist Don Abney also merit commendation for nuanced, evocative backings that afford McRae the necessary space to do her thing.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
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Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Howard Dietz, Author - Arthur Schwartz, Composer
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Ray Henderson, Composer - Buddy DeSylva, Author
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
George Gershwin, Composer - Ira Gershwin, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Johnny Burke, Author - Jimmy Van Heusen, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Fred Spielman, ComposerLyricist - REDD EVANS, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Victor Young, Composer - Edward Heyman, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist
℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sammy Cahn, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist - SAUL CHAPLIN, Composer
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Author - Carmen McRae, MainArtist
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Matt Dennis, ComposerLyricist - Earl K. Brent, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Carmen McRae, MainArtist - Herbert Magidson, ComposerLyricist - Sammy Fain, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
The Book of Ballads in question is the Great American Songbook, and Carmen McRae breathes new life into some of its most dog-eared pages on this wonderful session that heralded the close of her Kapp Records tenure. McRae tackles material like "When I Fall in Love," "Isn't It Romantic?" and "How Long Has This Been Going On?" with uncommon care and intelligence, summoning rich new meaning from the familiar lyrics. In her hands, the songs pulse with energy and life. Arranger Frank Hunter and a supporting trio led by pianist Don Abney also merit commendation for nuanced, evocative backings that afford McRae the necessary space to do her thing.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:40:35
- Main artists: Carmen McRae
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 1958 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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