Carmen mcrae sings monk,sends my soul on a journey, all l can say is thank you for this beautiful tribute to monk. Carmen mcrae sings lover man and other billie holiday. Main artists list charts genres last added lyrics artistgroup album song song lyrics advanced search. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide. Carmen sings monk is a 1990 studio album by the american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing exclusively on the songs composed by thelonious monk. Her dismay over not winning a grammy for that date has led to some blistering interviews and comments in various articles about the music business and phony jazz vocalists. Vocal jazz carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1988 1990. Jazzplanet carmen mcrae carmen sings monk eac flac. Being long out of original print it is now available on a single cd reissue. Half of the lyrics are by jon hendricks, while the remainder were written by abbey lincoln blue monk, bernie hanighen, sally swisher, or mike ferro. You can buy latest album sound of silence portrait of carmen 2001 carmen mcrae. Carmen mcrae burst in with the dawn hd 19201994 by fabrice dayan. Youre talking so sweet well you neednt you say you wont cheat well you neednt. Other titles in the series first offering include bing crosby and rosemary clooney fancy meeting you here, coleman hawkins the hawk in hifi, charles mingus tijuana moods and gil scottheron free will.
Listen online 24 songs from the collected carmen mcrae 1998 carmen mcrae. As a teenager she came to the attention of teddy wilson and his wife, the composer irene kitchings wilson. By special request vinyl carmen mcrae song time carmen mcrae. Cd 30862n tracks 1415 originally issued on novus cd 30862n tracks 1618 previously unreleased misprinted tracks 1619 previously unreleased. Featuring the outstanding rhythm section of marshall otwell, ed bennett and joey baron, plus four tracks with guest artist dizzy gillespie, the album finds mcrae creating one memorable performance after another. At or near the head of the class of her late recordings is this penultimate one, carmen sings monk. Carmen sings monk e sicuramente uno dei piu bei album di jazz che abbia mai comprato. George mraz and al foster are absolutely superb, and superbly recorded too. Vocal carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, cd discogs. Mcrae was nominated for the grammy award for best jazz vocal performance, female at the 33rd annual grammy awards for. Carmen mcrae sings you dont know me by patrickdcyau.
Carmen sings monk, an album by carmen mcrae on spotify. Mcrae was born in harlem, new york, on the 8th april 1920, and studied piano as a child. Carmen mcrae at the great american music hall blue note 709. Carmen mcrae, a good friend of thelonious monk, sang of his songs two of which are also heard in different live versions on this memorable project. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 0 lyrics at the lyric archive. Carmen sings monk is a 1988 studio album by the american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing on the songs composed by thelonious monk. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. On all but the two concert performances, mcrae is assisted by tenor saxophonist clifford. Listen to your favorite songs from carmen sings monk by carmen mcrae now. Vocal jazz carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1988, flac.
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Ruby, my dear hold back that tear i know hes gone your love has flown youre all alone oh, i know you cry theres no reply pain lingers. Carmen mercedes mcrae april 8, 1920 november 10, 1994 was an american jazz singer, considered one of the most important of the 20th century carmen mcrae was born in harlem in 1920, and studied piano as a child. The pianistcomposers unorthodox, elliptical melodic intervals and rhythmic surprises are no problem for a complete musician like carmen and even play to her then strengths, which were not long, sustained, pretty tones. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, vinyl discogs. Oct 15, 2009 carmen mcrae, a good friend of thelonious monk, sang of his songs two of which are also heard in different live versions on this memorable project. Carmen sings monk by carmen mcrae on amazon music unlimited. Carmen sings monk is just one of five new reissues in bmgs first. Jazzplanet carmen mcrae carmen sings monk eac flac cue. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Listen free to carmen mcrae carmen sings monk get it straight remastered 2001, dear ruby remastered and more. Carmen mcrae round midnight 1988 carmen sings monk youtube. Half of the lyrics are by jon hendricks, while the remainder were written by abbey lincoln blue monk, bernie hanighen, sally. Here you can buy and download music mp3 carmen mcrae. Feelin sad, really gets bad round, round, round midnight verses by jon hendricks on the album carmen sings monk a pale and lonely moon lights the sky in the dark before the dawn i sit here in my room how i sigh.
Carmen sings monk is just one of five new reissues in bmgs first editions series, released under the rejuvenated bluebird jazz label. The pianistcomposers unorthodox, elliptical melodic intervals and rhythmic surprises are no problem for a complete musician like carmen and even play to her then. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 2001, digipak, cd discogs. Mcrae was inspired by billie holiday, but she established her own voice.
At the great american music hall is one of the singers leastheralded masterpieces. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behindthebeat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of carmen sings monk 1988 by carmen mcrae at mp3caprice. Mcrae was nominated for the grammy award for best jazz vocal performance, female at the 33rd annual grammy awards for her performance on this album. Carmen sings monk is a 1988 studio album by american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing on the songs composed by thelonious monk. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Carmen mcrae download high quality complete mp3 albums. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk label bluebird rca usa orig year 1988 original release date. Her tart, unsentimental intellect matches monks own approach to music perfectly. Jazz carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, vinyl discogs. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1988 written by bluesever thursday, 15 october 2009 21. Carmen mcrae always had a nice voice if not on the impossible level of an ella fitzgerald or sarah vaughan but it was her behindthebeat phrasing and ironic interpretations of lyrics that made her most memorable. Carmen mcrae was a good friend of monks, and for my tastes, she sings this song better than anyone.
He talks in this clip about what monks music means to him as a comedian its all about timing. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her. Buy mp3 music online carmen mcrae carmen sings monk. The live recordings give listeners two more chances to acknowledge the uniqueness of tenor saxophonist charlie. Carmen mcrae round midnight 1988 carmen sings monk. She studied piano early on and had her first important job singing with benny carters big band 1944, but it would be another decade before her career had really gained much momentum. Tracks 1 originally issued as carmen sings monk, novus lp 30861n. Mcrae has done albums dedicated to nat king cole and sarah vaughan, plus a stunning late 80s work carmen sings monk.
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