Carmen Mcrae For Lovers CD

This smooth compilation of romantic songs by the legendary jazz singer Carmen McRae features the silky voiced chanteuse in a variety of small group settings, and in performance with the orchestras of Luther Henderson and Frank Hunter, as well as accompanied by stellar musicians like Ben Webster, Ray Bryant, and Herbie Mann. In a set peppered with entries from the American Songbook, standouts include her exemplary performance of Rodgers and Hart's "My Funny Valentine," her foray into Ella Fitzgerald territory with Cole Porter's regretful "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye," and the intimate small group arrangement of "Isn't It Romantic?"

Personnel: Carmen McRae (vocals); Mundell Lowe (guitar); Herbie Mann (flute); Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Ray Bryant (piano); Ike Isaacs , Wendell Marshall, Aaron Bell (double bass); Kenny Clarke, Specs Wright (drums).

Audio Producer: Ray Bryant.