Woman Talk by Carmen McRae
This album captures the best of Carmen McRae's performances from her month long appearances at New York's Village Gate Jazz Club and The Half Note in November 1965.
At the top of her form and excuding her usual laid-back manner, McRae delivers on a set of songs she seemed to favor as her career and voice matured, with tunes by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley getting the heaviest play.
Tracklist
| 1. | Sometimes I'm Happy | 3:30 |
| 2. | Don't Explain | 4:17 |
| 3. | Woman Talk | 3:52 |
| 4. | Kick Off Your Shoes | 2:18 |
| 5. | The Shadow Of Your Smile | 3:56 |
| 6. | The Sweetest Sounds | 2:06 |
| 7. | Where Would You be Without Me | 2:37 |
| 8. | Feelin' Good | 4:36 |
| 9. | Run, Run, Run | 2:33 |
| 10. | No More | 3:23 |
| 11. | Look At Your Face | 5:07 |
| 12. | I Wish I Were In Love Again | 1:36 |
Credits
released June 30, 2020
A&R – Bob Shad
Bass – Paul Breslin
Bongos – Jose Mangual
Coordinator [Album Coordination] – Elena Picone
Coordinator [Production Coordination] – Harry Ringler
Design [Cover] – Jack Lonshein
Drums – Frank Severino
Engineer [Original Recording] – Reice Hamel
Flute – Ray Beckenstein
Guitar – Joe Puma
Liner Notes – John Gottlieb
Mastered By – Hal Diepold
Photography By [Cover] – George Pickow
Piano – Norman Simmons
Vocals – Carmen McRae
A&R – Bob Shad
Bass – Paul Breslin
Bongos – Jose Mangual
Coordinator [Album Coordination] – Elena Picone
Coordinator [Production Coordination] – Harry Ringler
Design [Cover] – Jack Lonshein
Drums – Frank Severino
Engineer [Original Recording] – Reice Hamel
Flute – Ray Beckenstein
Guitar – Joe Puma
Liner Notes – John Gottlieb
Mastered By – Hal Diepold
Photography By [Cover] – George Pickow
Piano – Norman Simmons
Vocals – Carmen McRae
License
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Carmen Mercedes McRae is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century. She is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. Inspired by Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae established herself and her own unique sound.