Carmen mercedes mcrae april 8, 1922 november 10, 1994 was an american jazz singer. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Carmen sings monk is a 1990 studio album by the american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing exclusively on the songs composed by thelonious monk. Carmen sings monk is a 1988 studio album by american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing on the songs composed by thelonious monk. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her. Carmen mcrae burst in with the dawn hd 19201994 by fabrice dayan.
Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 2001, digipak, cd discogs. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 0 lyrics at the lyric. Carmen sings monk is a 1988 studio album by the american jazz singer carmen mcrae, focusing on the songs composed by thelonious monk. Listen to your favorite songs from carmen sings monk by carmen mcrae now. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of carmen sings monk 1988 by carmen mcrae at mp3caprice. Carmen mcrae sings lover man and other billie holiday.
Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, vinyl discogs. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Carmen sings monk by carmen mcrae on amazon music unlimited. As a teenager she came to the attention of teddy wilson and his wife, the composer irene kitchings wilson. He talks in this clip about what monks music means to him as a comedian its all about timing. Being long out of original print it is now available on a single cd reissue. Carmen sings monk e sicuramente uno dei piu bei album di jazz che abbia mai comprato. By special request vinyl carmen mcrae song time carmen mcrae. At or near the head of the class of her late recordings is this penultimate one, carmen sings monk. Carmen sings monk album for sale i dont know many albums where the material, the lyricists, the players, the singer and the producer combined so magically to create a winning result and a keeper of this quality.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mcrae was born in harlem, new york, on the 8th april 1920, and studied piano as a child. Tom canning, ben adkins, tom drake berliner jazztage, berlin, germany 05. Mcrae was inspired by billie holiday, but she established her own voice.
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. Vocal carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, cd discogs. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Jazzplanet carmen mcrae carmen sings monk eac flac cue. Carmen mcrae sings you dont know me by patrickdcyau. On all but the two concert performances, mcrae is assisted by tenor saxophonist clifford.
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 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. Carmen mcrae round midnight 1988 carmen sings monk youtube. 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. Jazz carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1990, vinyl discogs. George mraz and al foster are absolutely superb, and superbly recorded too.
Buy mp3 music online carmen mcrae carmen sings monk. Half of the lyrics are by jon hendricks, while the remainder were written by abbey lincoln blue monk, bernie hanighen, sally. Round midnight, midnight let the angels sing, for your returning. Mrazs solos are particularly impressive, although everyone is in sensitive form.
Cd 30862n tracks 1415 originally issued on novus cd 30862n tracks 1618 previously unreleased misprinted tracks 1619 previously unreleased. The live recordings give listeners two more chances to acknowledge the uniqueness of tenor saxophonist charlie. You can buy latest album sound of silence portrait of carmen 2001 carmen mcrae. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 0 lyrics at the lyric archive. Listen free to carmen mcrae carmen sings monk get it straight remastered 2001, dear ruby remastered and more. 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.
Mcrae has done albums dedicated to nat king cole and sarah vaughan, plus a stunning late 80s work carmen sings monk. 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 the great american music hall is one of the singers leastheralded masterpieces. Jazzplanet carmen mcrae carmen sings monk eac flac. Youre talking so sweet well you neednt you say you wont cheat well you neednt. Tracks 1 originally issued as carmen sings monk, novus lp 30861n.
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. Her tart, unsentimental intellect matches monks own approach to music perfectly. Mcrae was nominated for the grammy award for best jazz vocal performance, female at the 33rd annual grammy awards for. Carmen mcrae carmen sings monk label bluebird rca usa orig year 1988 original release date. Here you can buy and download music mp3 carmen mcrae. 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. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Carmen mcrae sings monk,sends my soul on a journey, all l can say is thank you for this beautiful tribute to monk. Vocal jazz carmen mcrae carmen sings monk 1988, flac. Carmen sings monk is just one of five new reissues in bmgs first. 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. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide.
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 carmen sings monk 1988 written by bluesever thursday, 15 october 2009 21. 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 mcrae at the great american music hall blue note 709. Carmen sings monk, an album by carmen mcrae on spotify. Main artists list charts genres last added lyrics artistgroup album song song lyrics advanced search.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The pianistcomposers unorthodox, elliptical melodic intervals and rhythmic surprises are no problem for a complete musician like carmen and even play to her then. Real genius vinyl carmen mcrae the sound of silence vinyl carmen mcrae the complete ralph burns sessions with ben webster carmen mcrae the diva series carmen mcrae. Carmen sings monk is just one of five new reissues in bmgs first editions series, released under the rejuvenated bluebird jazz label. Carmen mcrae was a good friend of monks, and for my tastes, she sings this song better than anyone. 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.
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