The pinnacle of chic and intellectual standards.
With the trio backed by the virtuoso Norman Simmons, this masterpiece condenses the essence of a live performance, with the audience's enthusiasm and humorous, mature singing permeating the entire album.
This album captures a legendary club performance by Carmen McRae, one of jazz's most iconic female singers. The trio, centered around Norman Simmons' elegant piano, brings her intelligent, well-spaced phrasing to life. From the opening track, "Sunday," McRae's vocals, commanding tempo with ease, are intimately intertwined with Victor Sproles's solid bass, conveying a sense of intimacy with the audience. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" shines with restrained expression, and the purity of the ensemble, free of excessive ornamentation, maintains elegance.
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A:
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1)
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Sunday
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2)
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What Kind Of Fool Am I
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3)
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A Foggy Day
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4)
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I Left My Heart In San Francisco
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5)
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I Didn't Know What Time It Was
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B:
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1)
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Let There Be Love
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2)
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This Is All I Ask
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3)
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Thou Swell
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4)
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It Never Entered My Mind
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5)
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Make Someone Happy
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Vocals - Carmen McRae
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Drums - Stewart Martin
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Engineer - Wally Heider
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Piano - Norman Simmons
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Liner Notes - Ralph J. Gleason
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Bass - Victor Sproles
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Mastered By - Hal Diepold
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Photography By - Group Three
