Portrait Of Carmen
Carmen McRae
- Artist
- Carmen McRae
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- WPCR-27299
- Released
- 2013
- Country
- Japan
- Format
- Album · Limited Edition · Reissue · Remastered
- Barcode
- 4943674131013
What’s on it
Portrait Of Carmen has 11 tracks, about 33:41 of music.
- 1I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco
- 2Elusive Butterfly
- 3Day By Day
- 4When You Get Around To Me
- 5Walking Happy
- 6My Very Own Person
- 7Ask Any Woman
- 8Boy, Do I Have A Surprise For You
- 9Loads Of Love
- 10I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do
- 11Wonder Why
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Where it came from
Portrait of Carmen was released by Atlantic Records in 2013, serving as a significant archival compilation of Carmen McRae's storied tenure with the label. It was produced to showcase the depth of her jazz artistry, drawing together tracks that highlight her signature sophisticated phrasing and emotional resonance. The collection captures the essence of her work during the mid-20th century, a period when McRae was defining herself as one of the most intellectually rigorous vocalists in the American jazz canon.
The design of the collection leans into a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a classic portrait that emphasizes McRae’s poise and understated elegance. As a retrospective, the release was received by critics as a curated celebration of her technical mastery and the distinct clarity of her voice. It serves as an accessible entry point for new listeners while functioning as a curated library for longtime enthusiasts of the Atlantic-era jazz sound.
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