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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.
Carmen McRae
Dream of Life
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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| 1 | 2:44 | ||||||
| 2 | 7:03 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 3 | 3:25 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 4 | 5:18 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 5 | 3:51 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 6 | 3:26 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 7 | 4:02 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 8 | 5:04 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 9 | 4:08 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 10 | 3:30 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 11 | 2:59 | SpotifyAmazon |
