Carmen McRae Tribute: Great American Songbook, Bebop & Velvet Sessions (Albori, Successo & Tracce Nascoste)

Un'ora e due minuti di fraseggio impeccabile, swing raffinato e interpretazioni magistrali dedicati a Carmen McRae, una delle voci più grandi e carismatiche della storia del jazz. Lo show si apre con "Decca Era & Standards Mastery", un viaggio tra la brillantezza di "The Little Things Mean So Much" e "Old Devil Moon", la classe di "Exactly Like You", "Star Eyes", l'incanto di "Skylark", la carica bebop di "Perdido" e l'atmosfera notturna di "Midnight Sun"; prosegue con "The Master & Monk/Ellington Tributes", il cuore dello show che racchiude l'iconica "Take Five" con Dave Brubeck, i leggendari omaggi a Thelonious Monk come "Straight, No Chaser", una rara Alternate Version di "'Round Midnight" e "It's Over Now", la poesia di "The Shadow of Your Smile", lo swing sornione di "Satin Doll", "Just One of Those Things" e la passione di "My Funny Valentine"; e si chiude con "Le Tracce Nascoste", una selezione preziosa con il pirotecnico duetto con Betty Carter in "Cheek to Cheek", l'omaggio accorato "Sarah" e l'intima ballad "Blame It on My Youth".

An hour and two minutes of flawless phrasing, refined swing, and masterful vocal interpretations dedicated to Carmen McRae, one of the most iconic and influential voices in jazz history. The show opens with "Decca Era & Standards Mastery," featuring the charm of "The Little Things Mean So Much" and "Old Devil Moon," the sophistication of "Exactly Like You," "Star Eyes," the beauty of "Skylark," the bebop energy of "Perdido," and the lush "Midnight Sun"; moves into "The Master & Monk/Ellington Tributes," showcasing the legendary Dave Brubeck collaboration "Take Five," her iconic Monk interpretations including "Straight, No Chaser," a rare Alternate Version of "'Round Midnight," and "It's Over Now," alongside "The Shadow of Your Smile," the laid-back swing of "Satin Doll," "Just One of Those Things," and "My Funny Valentine"; and concludes with "Hidden Tracks," featuring the thrilling duet with Betty Carter on "Cheek to Cheek," the heartfelt tribute "Sarah," and fading out on the intimate ballad "Blame It on My Youth."

⏱️ Timestamps

• Parte 1: Decca Era & Standards Mastery
  • • 00:00 - The Little Things Mean So Much
  • • 03:13 - Old Devil Moon
  • • 05:47 - Exactly Like You
  • • 09:25 - Star Eyes
  • • 12:32 - Skylark
  • • 15:32 - Perdido
  • • 17:49 - Midnight Sun
• Parte 2: The Master & Monk/Ellington Tributes
  • • 21:32 - Take Five (con Dave Brubeck)
  • • 24:08 - Straight, No Chaser
  • • 27:39 - The Shadow of Your Smile
  • • 31:24 - 'Round Midnight (Alternate Version)
  • • 38:39 - It's Over Now
  • • 44:06 - Satin Doll
  • • 48:38 - Just One of Those Things
  • • 51:16 - My Funny Valentine
• Parte 3: Le Tracce Nascoste
  • • 55:35 - Cheek to Cheek (duetto con Betty Carter)
  • • 59:31 - Sarah
  • • 01:03:07 - Blame It on My Youth

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