Carmen McRae - Great Women Of Song: Carmen McRae

Definitive performances by the great singer Carmen McRae!

Like her idol Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae could own a ballad and make it all her own. She could also swing every bit as hard as her other main influence, Ella Fitzgerald.

Coming up during the bebop era and under the musical sway of Thelonious Monk, Carmen made a series of recordings for the Decca label that would cement her reputation and launch a career extending close to 50 years.

Whether in small groups or backed by a studio orchestra, Carmen McRae recorded definitive versions of songs that make up the backbones of jazz and the Great American Songbook.

Side A

Love Is Here To Stay

When I Fall In Love

You Don't Know Me

Whatever Lola Wants

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

You Took Advantage Of Me

When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bobbin' Along

Side B

I Was Doing All Right

My Romance

Exactly Like You

How Long Has This Been Going On

Blue Moon

Ain't Misbehavin'

Cheek To Cheek

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