Jazz
2 LPs on 1 CD: * THE SOUND OF SILENCE (1968) * PORTRAIT OF CARMEN (1968) Carmen McRae (vocals): Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Jones, Benny Carter, Gene Di Novi, Oliver Nelson (arranger, conductor) Carmen McRae's dynamic artistry is revealed on these original Atlantic albums produced by Nesuhi Ertegun. Ms. McRae tackles contemporary songs of the day as well as standards "The Sounds of Silence," "Elusive Butterfly," and "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good." Shorty Rogers arranged and conducted most of the tracks on these two classic Carmen McRae albums.
Originally released on Atlantic (8200) & Atlantic (8165). Includes liner notes by Gene Lees. |