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Title: The Great Lady of Jazz
Review: For some reason, Carmen McRae's name gets lost in-between names like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. In my humble opinion, Carmen was the most subtle, and the one with the best taste. Her integrity cost her dearly, and she never managed to score that one big hit that would secure her place in music history, but... BUT, she didn't need a hit song. Carmen worked harder than any other singer around, and she slowly managed to make a name for herself, and by the time of her death, was generally considered to be one of the finest, and most important, American singers in history. Her phrasing was unique (Mabel Mercer was a clear influence), and her diction well-nigh, and near perfect. This collection showcases a Carmen McRae at her very best. With class, style, dignity, and respect, she sings her heart out, uniquely, but always well poised. A real singer's singer.
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