It's always amazing to me when I see/hear singers of this magnitude. There seems like there is absolutely no effort on their part. It feels so natural. No straining or thinking. These vocals just fall out of their mouths like Niagara Falls. Respect to you Ms. Carmen McRae. And you, too, Betty, Sarah, Ella, Nancy...I love all of you.
Yeah, born in 1922 in Harlem, New York, Carmen must have been 66 years old when sang this concert at the Newport Jazz Festival, in Rhode Island...... RIP.
Just pure, crystal clear sweetness. There are no gimmicks of any kind with Carmen McRae. The phrasing, the clarity are just incomparable. Carmen, there never was, is not now, and never will be another YOU.
I'm Malaysian. Don't claim to be a jazz expert, and really a casual listener at 2.00 a.m mostly when I can't sleep. Yes, Carmen and Ella are great. But that lady Peggy Lee is fabulous too. I don't think Ella and Carmen or even Sarah Vaughan, can sing "Fever" with the controlled, burning, seething passion as Peggy Lee. I love them all and Billie Holiday too. Cheers
Lovely, amazing, powerful, well, you know how it feels, just like the coffee im drinking, i feel thankful, humble, the universe feels so big but we have the lucky of being on this planet with all this music🤩🌝🌚
so true, in the 60's CARMEN recorded for Mainstream & Atlantic Records a stream of incredible albums timeless today in there quality, should have been blockbusters with numerous Grammy Awards but thankfully available Compact Disc to savor and enjoy for all time standing as the finest vocals albums ever...love everything she did!
This has to be close to her last stage performance. Ella, Sarah, Carmen and Peggy Lee all went roughly at the same time. Sarah remained to the end the strongest of the group, drawing upon breath reserves that she refused to let go of. Her passing was so sudden I never sensed any decline in her singing.
Carmen last LA engagement 1991 Catalina Bar & Grill original Cahuenga Blvd location same spot first seeing Carmen 1967 as Shelley's Mann Hole she was excited to have full house with many celebrities, remember her introducing Marilyn & Alan Bergeman dedicating "I Have The Feeling I've Been Here Before" to composers of song written specially for Carmen, also introduced Harry Belafonte but didn't introduce kd Lang seated right in front, different generation but clearly she enjoyed every moment of Carmen's amazing performance, don't make them like this anymore!
I recorded Carmen live several times, including a 1976 set that produced "At Ratso's Vols 1 and 2", as well as an iTunes Vol 3, called Just Carmen, culled from multiple sets where she accompanied herself at the piano. It's magical. Not bootlegs, with rights from Carmen's estate. I last heard her at Ravinia, an outdoor venue north of Chicago, in 1993. She was still singing her ass off. Carmen and Tony Bennett were the finest artists I ever worked with.
The last line of the last chorus "Some cats swing, others don't, don't you be the kind that won't." is where I go my boats name: Some Cats Swing. Try that in your RUclips search bar.
It's always amazing to me when I see/hear singers of this magnitude. There seems like there is absolutely no effort on their part. It feels so natural. No straining or thinking. These vocals just fall out of their mouths like Niagara Falls. Respect to you Ms. Carmen McRae. And you, too, Betty, Sarah, Ella, Nancy...I love all of you.
totally agree - she sounds shes making the least effort but rather telling a story . . . its so magnificent
iluvmyboba Well said!
You named the five GREATEST of 'em all: Sarah, Carmen, Nancy, Ella and Betty! CONGRATS!
@@redinhodaflauta1269 Left out Billie, though. :)
Carmen in her very own original style! RIP Carmen you are still alive and well in my heart.
Yeah, born in 1922 in Harlem, New York, Carmen must have been 66 years old when sang this concert at the Newport Jazz Festival, in Rhode Island...... RIP.
Carmen's phrasing continues to blow my mind. Forever a legend.
Child please! Amen!
They don't make 'em like this anymore! Superb!
Just pure, crystal clear sweetness. There are no gimmicks of any kind with Carmen McRae. The phrasing, the clarity are just incomparable. Carmen, there never was, is not now, and never will be another YOU.
the bittersweet,smooth,free flowing sound of carmen….all high respects to her in all phases of her career…pure ,dark, silk...
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Carmen McRae (vcl,) acc by Eric Gunnison (p) Scott Colley (b) Mark Pulice (drums)
Clifford Jordan (st)
Love Carmen. She's got that "jazzy" voice and she "scats" like Ella. Great singers these black women! SYLVIA - FL 06-26-2018
I'm Malaysian. Don't claim to be a jazz expert, and really a casual listener at 2.00 a.m mostly when I can't sleep. Yes, Carmen and Ella are great. But that lady Peggy Lee is fabulous too. I don't think Ella and Carmen or even Sarah Vaughan, can sing "Fever" with the controlled, burning, seething
passion as Peggy Lee. I love them all and Billie Holiday too. Cheers
@Reinigungskraft Hi there. Thanks for the link. She's fabulous. Thanks again.
One of my very favorite singers. I enjoyed reading all the thoughtful comments below. Thanks for the post.
Am I Blue?? Not anymore!!!! She brings the sun out in her Vocals🌞🌞
Lovely, amazing, powerful, well, you know how it feels, just like the coffee im drinking, i feel thankful, humble, the universe feels so big but we have the lucky of being on this planet with all this music🤩🌝🌚
SENSATIONAL. WHAT A Presence.. and that voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fantastic Carmen Her unmistakable voice
The most feeling ever! Am I Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is wonderful. Really enjoy her stage performance.
What a performer. Up with the best of them😎
I would kill to have been attended
You ARE attending, thru a time warp!!
one of the all time greats and i always make a point of listening to Inside A Silent Tear...one of my favorite songs from Carmen....
I DIG. DICK TYNAN DUBLIN IRELAND
That's really Great!
My favorite female jazz singer RIP NY LADY OF JAZZ
Unsung
so true, in the 60's CARMEN recorded for Mainstream & Atlantic Records a stream of incredible albums timeless today in there quality, should have been blockbusters with numerous Grammy Awards but thankfully available Compact Disc to savor and enjoy for all time standing as the finest vocals albums ever...love everything she did!
She was Jimmie Ford's fave, I told him that mine is Sarah."Sassy" aka "The Divine One." Ms. Vaughan to you. LOL Carmen is superb, as well !
Carmen, por que te moriste??? Ella debió haber sido Inmortal... Excelente!!
This has to be close to her last stage performance. Ella, Sarah, Carmen and Peggy Lee all went roughly at the same time. Sarah remained to the end the strongest of the group, drawing upon breath reserves that she refused to let go of. Her passing was so sudden I never sensed any decline in her singing.
+caponsacchi Sarah went quickly as well. All of the greats are dead.
She sang until May 1991
Carmen last LA engagement 1991 Catalina Bar & Grill original Cahuenga Blvd location same spot first seeing Carmen 1967 as Shelley's Mann Hole she was excited to have full house with many celebrities, remember her introducing Marilyn & Alan Bergeman dedicating "I Have The Feeling I've Been Here Before" to composers of song written specially for Carmen, also introduced Harry Belafonte but didn't introduce kd Lang seated right in front, different generation but clearly she enjoyed every moment of Carmen's amazing performance, don't make them like this anymore!
I recorded Carmen live several times, including a 1976 set that produced "At Ratso's Vols 1 and 2", as well as an iTunes Vol 3, called Just Carmen, culled from multiple sets where she accompanied herself at the piano. It's magical. Not bootlegs, with rights from Carmen's estate. I last heard her at Ravinia, an outdoor venue north of Chicago, in 1993. She was still singing her ass off. Carmen and Tony Bennett were the finest artists I ever worked with.
Grande!
Excellent.
Who's the tenor player? Oh, Clifford Jordan. This is really great.
The last line of the last chorus "Some cats swing, others don't, don't you be the kind that won't." is where I go my boats name: Some Cats Swing. Try that in your RUclips search bar.
"Black and Blue" says it all.. Even Billie Holiday could not have said more.
oh my heart , adoration
ΤΙ φωνή !!!!!!
Είναι σκέτη ΜΑΓΕΙΑ.
Great Carmen!
Great post! Thank for this!
One of my very favorite singers!
Can i post in my channel?
Thanks!
❤️
Совершенно контуженные. Традицию играть так? У меня мозги задымились)))
Massa!!!
Eric Gunnison highly highly under rated. Wonderful show
UNICA ENORME CANTANTE VIVE
The door closed behind her..
Пасхалко
Изгой💀
@@golpgu8ol Ты даувн?
@робилит У тебя мамы нету?
@робилит Опачки, так это вопрос был а не шутка. Че такое, за больное задел?
les chaines et la moustache ! super look ......
ミッシェルオバマ大統領夫人へ,,,,感謝をこめて
Grande!