The carmen mcrae betty carter duets is a 1987 live album of duets by the american jazz singers betty carter and carmen mcrae. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at the great american music hall, san francisco 1987, an album by carmen mcrae, betty carter on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide. Live at the creat american music hall, san francisco.
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. Betty carters finest hour by betty carter on amazon music. I cant help it is a 1992 betty carter compilation album. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Carmen mcrae betty carter duets with betty carter mp3. Here you can buy and download music mp3 carmen mcrae. Live at the great american music hall carmen ortiz gaitan gino vannelli a good thing duration. Carmen mcrae live at newport jazz festival, jul 2, 1965 at. Carmen mcrae, betty carter the carmen mcrae betty carter duets. Mcrae was inspired by billie holiday, but she established her own voice. Coltrane came along, so everybody starts to play free. Heres a 12track album called the carmen mcrae betty carter duets.
Both carmen mcrae and betty carter show a lot of good humor during their duets, cracking occasional jokes and often jamming quite spontaneously. The carmen mcraebetty carter duets is a 1987 live album of duets by the american jazz singers betty carter and carmen mcrae. Listen to carmen mcrae live at newport jazz festival newport, ri on jul 2. Carmen mcrae, betty carter the carmen mcraebetty carter. Dedicated to you novus, 1991 guest appearances with harry connick, jr. The great american songbook live 1972 60 million songs. The carmen mcraebetty carter duets is a 1987 live album of duets by the american jazz singers betty. The carmen mcraebetty carter duets year of release. Arguably the most adventurous female jazz singer of all time, betty carter was an idiosyncratic stylist and a restless improviser who pushed the limits of melody and harmony as much as any bebop horn player. This project is an unusual matchup between two very individual vocalists that generally works. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets album facebook. 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.
Release the carmen mcraebetty carter duets by carmen. Live at the great american music hall, click the link, take a listen and pick. Cd, comp, club verve records, bmg direct marketing, inc. Carmen mercedes mcrae april 8, 1922 november 10, 1994 was an american jazz singer. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Lyrics for stolen moments you belong to her by carmen mcrae feat. Carmen mercedes mcrae april 8, 1920 november 10, 1994 was an american jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Love dance live at the great american music hall, san. Her duet with carmen mcrae in a track from the carmen mcrae betty carter duets, live at the great american, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing is such a high point that listeners will undoubtedly be clicking on the link to get details about this phenomenal cd. Love dance live at the great american music hall, san francisco 1987, a song by carmen mcrae, betty carter on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Betty carter born lillie mae jones, may 16, 1929 september 26, 1998 was an american jazz singer known for her improvisational technique, scatting abilities, and other complex musical abilities that demonstrated her vocal talent and imaginative interpretation of lyrics and melodies. Still, her nominations for best jazz performances by a female vocalistfine and mellow concord jazzand by a duo or groupthe carmen mcrae betty carter duets great american music. Live at the great american music hall recording date jan 30, 1987feb 1, 1987. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at the great. Carmen mcrae, betty carter, winard harper drums, jim hughart double bass, eric gunnison piano. Live at the great american music hall, san francisco betty carter, carmen mcrae on allmusic 1996. Betty carter remembered article by dee dee mcneil, published on may, 2006 at all about jazz. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Carmen mcrae musician music database radio swiss jazz. You can buy latest album sound of silence portrait of carmen 2001 carmen mcrae. Start your free trial learn more new subscribers only. With suitable support from pianist eric gunnison, bassist jim hughart and drummer winard harper along with a very enthusiastic audience at san franciscos.
Well also hear some live duets between bing crosby and rosemary clooney, as well as carmen mcrae and betty carter, as well a later duet. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at great american. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at the great american music hall, san francisco 1987 1986 bittersweet 1964 diva. Stolen moments from the carmen mcrae betty carter duets american music hall, 1987. Stolen moments from the carmen mcraebetty carter duets american music hall, 1987. Please dont talk about me when im gone on 20 columbia, 1988. Mark murphy added lyrics to oliver nelsons stolen moments in 1978 and was incensed when carmen mcrae and betty carter subsequently traced an entirely different storyline for their summit at san franciscos. Carmen mcrae, betty carter the carmen mc rae betty.
Carmen mcrae betty carter duets live 1987 whoisthemonk. Originally released on american music hall records, it was reissued in 1996 by verve under the title duets. Listen online 24 songs from the collected carmen mcrae 1998 carmen mcrae. Carmen mcrae, betty carter, winard harper drums, jim hughart double. A festoon of mostly feminine frontery from the 50s 70s. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The same combination of tracks had previously been released as a double lp by abc records under the title what a little moonlight can do. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets great american music hall, with betty carter, 1988 carmen sings monk novus, 1990 sarah. Live at the great american music hall with three previously unreleased tracks by mcrae alone. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at the great american music hall, san francisco 1987 1986 look what i got 1988 droppin things. Live at the great american music hall, san francisco. Carmen mcrae at the great american music hall, blue note, 2 lps, bnla709h2. Carter began touring with charles in 1960, then making a recording of duets with him in 1961 ray charles and betty carter, including.
The carmen mcrae betty carter duets live at the great american music hall, san francisco 1987, an album by carmen mcrae, betty carter on spotify. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behindthebeat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. Carmen mcrae betty carter duets 1987 live at the great american music hall. Carmen mccraebetty carter, carmen mcraebetty carter duets. The carmen mcrae betty carter duets carmen mcrae, betty carter, winard harper drums, jim hughart double bass, eric gunnison piano release date. It contains all of the tracks from her albums out there with betty carter peacock records, 1958 and the modern sound of betty carter abcparamount records, 1960.
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