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Carmen McRae: Carmen Sings Monk
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Artist
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Carmen McRae, vocals. Clifford Jordan, saxophone. Larry Willis, piano. George Mraz, bass. Al Foster, drums, & others.
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Label
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Bluebird
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Format
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CD
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Runtime/Release Date
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79'50/2009
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Label Number
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886974903826
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Daedalus Item Code
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09407
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This item is not available.
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Description
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“A prophet is not without honor, except in his own land,” goes the biblical saying, and the visionary genius of Monk was appreciated by far too few, even among fellow musicians. A clear exception was his friend Carmen McRae, who collaborated on this tribute with lyricists Jon Hendricks, Abbey Lincoln, and others. Among the 18 tracks are “Little Butterfly” (“Pannonica”), “‘Round Midnight,” “Still We Dream” (“Ugly Beauty”), and “You Know Who” (“I Mean You”). “McRae’s phrasing has rarely sounded better than on this classic set, and it is a particular pleasure to hear her interpret the intelligent lyrics and unusual melodies. ‘Dear Ruby’ (‘Ruby, My Dear’) and ‘Listen to Monk’ (‘Rhythm-A-Ning’) are among the high points of the essential and very delightful CD. An inspired idea and one of the best recordings of McRae’s career.”—All Music Guide “The session finds passages of real beauty, such as the properly grand ‘Ruby, My Dear’.”—Penguin Guide
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