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carmen mcrae sings lover man and other billie holiday classics - carmen mcrae

Carmen McRae - Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man And Other Billie Holiday Classics (LP)

Carmen McRae

1962
14 tracks
46 min
vocal jazz

Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man And Other Billie Holiday Classics

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Product description

Carmen McRae's "Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man And Other Billie Holiday Classics" is a captivating journey through the timeless repertoire of jazz legend Billie Holiday, reimagined with McRae's distinctive vocal prowess. Recorded in 1961 at Columbia Studio A in New York City, this album showcases McRae's ability to infuse each track with her unique style and emotional depth. From the haunting "Strange Fruit" to the sultry "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)", McRae's interpretations are both respectful and innovative, offering a fresh perspective on these beloved classics. The album spans a variety of moods and tempos, from the upbeat "Them There Eyes" to the melancholic "God Bless the Child", demonstrating McRae's versatility and range. With a duration of 46 minutes, this collection is a testament to McRae's artistry and her enduring contribution to the world of vocal jazz.

Tracks

Them There EyesCarmen McRae
2:45
YesterdaysCarmen McRae
4:52
I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key)Carmen McRae
2:32
Strange FruitCarmen McRae
2:46
Miss Brown to YouCarmen McRae
2:27
My ManCarmen McRae
4:05
I Cried for You (Now It's Your Turn to Cry Over Me)Carmen McRae
2:52
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)Carmen McRae
4:18
Trav'lin' LightCarmen McRae
2:19
Some Other SpringCarmen McRae
3:02
What a Little Moonlight Can DoCarmen McRae
3:31
God Bless the ChildCarmen McRae
3:23
If the Moon Turns GreenCarmen McRae
3:27
The Christmas SongCarmen McRae
3:55

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man And Other Billie Holiday Classics
Artist: Carmen McRae
Album release date: 17 januari 1962
Label: Columbia/Legacy
EAN: 5099706511526
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 46 min
Tracks: 14 tracks

EAN

EAN: 5099706511526

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Vocal jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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