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Torchy (album)
''Torchy!'' is a 1956 album by jazz singer Carmen McRae arranged by Jack Pleis and Ralph Burns. Jason Ankeny described the album as "a lush, potently atmospheric collection of romantic ballads rendered for maximum impact" and that the "...sheer intensity of McRae's vocals render orchestration virtually moot. Few singers have equaled her conviction or her fierce intelligence, and her interpretations of songs like "But Beautiful," "My Future Just Passed," and "We'll Be Together Again" pack a devastating emotional punch." Track listing # "Last Night When We Were Young" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 2:38 # "Speak Low" (Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash) - 3:07 # " But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 2:55 # "If You'd Stay the Way I Dream About You" ( Arthur Herzog, Jr., Irene Kitchings) - 2:47 # "Midnight Sun" (Lionel Hampton, Burke, Johnny Mercer) - 3:45 # "My Future Just Passed" ( Richard A. Whiting, George Marion, Jr)- 3:18 # " Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) - 2:33 # "W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. Early life and education McRae was born in Harlem, New York City, United States. Her father, Osmond, and mother, Evadne (Gayle) McRae, were immigrants from Jamaica. She began studying piano when she was eight, and the music of jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington filled her home. When she was 17 years old, she met singer Billie Holiday. As a teenager McRae came to the attention of Teddy Wilson and his wife, the composer Irene Kitchings. One of McRae's early songs, "Dream of Life", was, through their influence, recorded in 1939 by Wilson’s long-time collaborator Billie Holiday.Brian Berger"Carmen McRae" HiLobrow, April 8, 2015. McRae considered Holiday to be her primary influence. Early career In her l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |