CARMEN McRAE - Dream of Life (1989-1998) Mp320k

This 1998 CD features singer Carmen McRae late in her career, after recording her notable Thelonious Monk tribute but before cutting her final album, a set of Sarah Vaughan-associated songs. Joined by the WDR Big Band and performing arrangements by John Clayton, McRae is in fine form on a wide-ranging program. Among the better selections are "In Walked Bud," "For All We Know," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" and "You're a Weaver of Dreams"; on the latter, McRae accompanies herself on piano. Pianist Eric Gunnison is a major asset in the ensembles and on "Miss Brown to You" both Jon Eardley and a 20-year-old Roy Hargrove have trumpet solos. A rare opportunity to hear McRae accompanied by such a large orchestra. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     In Walked Bud 2'44
Jon Hendricks / Thelonious Monk
2     Sunday 7'03
Chester Conn / Benny Krueger / Ned Miller / Jule Styne
3     For All We Know 3'25
J. Fred Coots / Sam M. Lewis
4     I Have the Feeling I've Been Here Before 5'18
Alan Bergman / Marilyn Bergman / Roger Kellaway
5     I Didn't Know What Time It Was 3'51
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
6     A Song for You 3'26
Leon Russell
7     Miss Brown to You 4'02
Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin / Richard A. Whiting
8     Dream of Life 5'04
Luther Henderson / Carmen McRae
9     (What Can I Say) After I Say I'm Sorry? 4'08
Walter Donaldson / Abe Lyman
10     If the Moon Turns Green 3'30
Paul Coates / Bernie Hanighen
11     You're a Weaver of Dreams 2'59
Jack Elliott / Victor Young
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – John Clayton, Jr. (pistas: 1 to 10)
Band – WDR Big Band Cologne
Drums – John Von Ohlen
Piano – Eric Gunnison
Saxophone – Harald Rosenstein, Heiner Wiberny, Olivier Peters, Rolf Römer
Trombone – Bernt Laukamp, Dave Horler, Henning Berg, Roy Deuvall
Trumpet – Klaus Osterloh, Rick Kiefer
Vocals – Carmen McRae