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The magic continues from RatsoÕs in Chicago. Supported by her trio, this truly legendary jazz singer delivers memorable performances of My Old Flame, Just A Little LovinÕ, TainÕt NobodyÕs Business, Guess Who I Saw Today and For Once In My Life. This is the real thing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ms. Carmen McRae at her best,
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This review is from: At Ratso's Vol.2 (Audio CD)
Carmen McRae's performed as a female vocalist filler for named attractions at Minton's Playhouse in Harlem in the early 1950's. She came into prominence when bebop developed, marrying drummer Kenny Clark, one of its founders. By the time she retired in 1991, she had performed in every imaginable context: dous, big band, and small combos...
Her true essence is best captured in her live performances, the closeness of the nightclub atmosphere providing the most ideal venue. The best example I have ever heard is Live at Ratso's Volume 2. Ms. McRae sings to her audience, talks to the people, chides, cajoles, and teases, as if one with them. She conveys life's ups and downs, highs and lows, underscored by the resiliency to emerge triumphant. It is as if she joins your party at the table to sip a drink, and you can hear the ice tinkling in her glass as she speaks. My favorite song is "Just A Little Lovin' ", with its mixture of humor, irony, regret; it is poignant, capturing the irretrievable passage of time. Her lyrics contain graphic language, but the message is clear-we are talking about love and intimacy and thier varying shades. The audience certainly responded well, and became part of the song. She scats nicely in "Sunday." She is self-effacing, and again, the audience is right there with her. She truly admired Thelonius Monk. I enjoyed her definition of "genius." She discusses him with reverence, then sings "The Ballad of Thelonius Monk" tongue-in-cheek, touching a wide a wide range of emotions in the process. The final selections are ballads, a fitting way to close this wonderful set, showing her sweet side too. Her accompaniment is top-notch. This is a remarkable work, clearly a masterpiece. On a scale of one to five stars, it merits a ten. If you want to enjoy a mature, well-rounded display by a great jazz singer, you will cherish this 1976 gem. Marshall Ortwell - Piano Ed Bennett - Bass Joey Barron - Drums
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
essential Carmen LIVE!,
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This review is from: At Ratso's Vol.2 (Audio CD)
at one with her trio, an inspired set, flawlessly recorded, Carmen is in top form and as present as ever. BUY IT!
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Carmen Live @ Ratsos vol. 2,
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This review is from: At Ratso's Vol.2 (Audio CD)
Carmen imho at the top of her game. I'm partial to her middle & later years especially "Sings Monk" & Sarah w/Shirley Horn. One of my regrets is not seeing her @ Dantes in N.Hollywood when I lived in LA in the 70's. This CD has that real club feeling & it's easy to imagine yourself sittin right up close & gettin lost in the magic of Miss Carmen.
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