Carmen Sings Monk [Bonus Tracks] Carmen McRae

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  • Release Date: 08/04/2009
  • Original Release: 1988
  • Sales Rank: 24,050
  • Label: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • UPC: 886974903826

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Carmen Sings Monk [Bonus Tracks]

1LISTENGet It Straight (Straight, No Chaser) Live 3:57
2LISTENDear Ruby (Ruby, My Dear) 6:01
3LISTENIt's Over Now (Well, You Needn't) 5:27
4LISTENMonkery's the Blues (Blue Monk) 4:56
5LISTENYou Know Who (I Mean You) 3:30
6LISTENLittle Butterfly (Pannonica) 5:14
7LISTENListen to Monk (Rhythm-A-Ning) 3:05
8LISTENHow I Wish (Ask Me Now) 4:55
9LISTENMan, That Was a Dream (Monk's Dream) 2:54
10LISTEN'Round Midnight 6:32
11LISTENStill We Dream (Ugly Beauty) 3:34
12LISTENSuddenly (In Walked Bud) Live 3:41
13LISTENLooking Back (Reflections) 5:37
14LISTENSuddenly (In Walked Bud) Alternate Version 3:11
15LISTENGet It Straight (Straight, No Chaser) Alternate Version 3:31
16LISTEN'Round Midnight previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Alternate Version 7:13
17LISTENListen to Monk (Rhythm-A-Ning) previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Alternate Take 3:01
18LISTENMan, That Was a Dream (Monk's Dream) previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Alternate Take 3:23

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Carmen McRae, a good friend of Thelonious Monk, sang 13 of his songs (two of which are also heard in different live versions) on this memorable project. Half of the lyrics are by Jon Hendricks, while the remainder were written by Abbey Lincoln ("Blue Monk"), Bernie Hanighen, Sally Swisher, or Mike Ferro. On all but the two concert performances, McRae is assisted by tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Eric Gunnison, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Al Foster; Mraz's solos are particularly impressive, although everyone is in sensitive form. The live recordings give listeners two more chances to acknowledge the uniqueness of tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse's tone. As for McRae, her 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 Carmen McRae's career. [The album's 2001 reissue included bonus tracks.] Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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