CARMEN McRAE — The Great American Songbook (1972) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On this popular two-LP set, singer Carmen McRae interprets songs by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Michel Legrand, Warren & Dubin, Henry Mancini, and Jimmy Van Heusen, among others, but it is her rendition of a humorous Jimmy Rowles novelty ("The Ballad of Thelonious Monk") that is best remembered. Joined by pianist Rowles, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Chuck Domanico, and drummer Chuck Flores, McRae had what was at the time a rare opportunity to record a live, spontaneous, jazz-oriented set. She sounds quite enthusiastic about both her accompaniment and the strong repertoire, which includes "At Long Last Love," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "Sunday," "I Cried for You," and "I Thought About You." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Satin Doll 4'34
Duke Ellington / Johnny Mercer / Billy Strayhorn
2     At Long Last Love 2'27
Cole Porter
3     If the Moon Turns Green 4'22
Paul Coates / Bernie Hanighen
4     Day by Day 2'22
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
5     What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? 4'14
Alan Bergman / Marilyn Bergman / Michel Legrand
6     I Only Have Eyes for You 4'12
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
7     Medley: Easy Living/The Days of Wine and Roses/It's Impossible 9'14
Henry Mancini / Armando Manzanero / Johnny Mercer / Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin / Sid Wayne
8     Sunday 4'10
Chester Conn / Benny Krueger / Ned Miller / Jule Styne
9     A Song for You 4'46
Leon Russell
10     I Cried for You 2'21
Gus Arnheim / Arthur Freed / Abe Lyman
11     Behind the Face 2'44
Jimmy Rowles
12     The Ballad of Thelonious Monk 3'29
Jimmy Rowles
13     There's No Such Thing as Love 5'00
Ian Fraser / Anthony Newley
14     (They Long to Be) Close to You 4'37
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
15     Three Little Words 1'58
Bert Kalmar / Harry Ruby
16     Mr. Ugly 4'00
Norman Mapp
17     It's Like Reaching for the Moon 2'53
Al Lewis / Gerald Marqusee / Al Sherman
18     I Thought About You 3'54
James Van Heusen / Johnny Mercer
Credits :
Bass – Chuck Domanico
Drums – Chuck Flores
Guitar – Joe Pass
Piano – Jimmy Rowles

OLIVER NELSON — Stolen Moments (1975-2015) RM | Serie East Wind Masters Collection 1000 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This LP contains Oliver Nelson's final recording as a leader, cut just seven months before his premature death. Happily Nelson (on alto) is well-featured with a nonet, playing four of his compositions (including "Stolen Moments" and "Yearnin'") along with versions of "St. Thomas," Neal Hefti's "Midnight Blue" and a very brief "Straight No Chaser." In addition to Nelson, the group includes trumpeter Bobby Bryant, Jerome Richardson on soprano and flute, three other saxophonists and keyboardist Mike Wofford. A fine finish to a much-too-brief life. Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :