Dear Ruby (Ruby, My Dear) - Carmen McRae, Monk, Thelonious
It's Over Now - Carmen McRae, Ferro, Mike
Monkery's the Blues - Carmen McRae, Lincoln, Abbey
You Know Who - Carmen McRae, Hawkins, Coleman
Little Butterfly - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
Listen to Monk - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
How I Wish - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
Man, That Was a Dream - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
'Round Midnight - Carmen McRae, Hanighen, Bernie
Still We Dream - Carmen McRae, Ferro, Mike
Suddenly [Live] - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
Looking Back - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
Suddenly - Carmen McRae, Hendricks, Jon
Get It Straight - Carmen McRae, Monk, Thelonious
American jazz vocalist Carmen McRae performs mystical renditions of Thelonius Monk standards which have all been appended by the lyrics of Mike Ferro, Abbey Lincoln, Bernie Hanigen, Tommie Hendricks & Sally Swisher. In... more »cludes renditions of 'Round Midnight', 'How I Wish', 'You Know Who' & twelve more.« less
American jazz vocalist Carmen McRae performs mystical renditions of Thelonius Monk standards which have all been appended by the lyrics of Mike Ferro, Abbey Lincoln, Bernie Hanigen, Tommie Hendricks & Sally Swisher. Includes renditions of 'Round Midnight', 'How I Wish', 'You Know Who' & twelve more.
"If I could give 10 stars to this album, I would. I've had this album for a number of years and I must say that Carmen McRae brings Monk into a new light. Her lyrics are as unforgettable as Thelonius Monk's tunes are. It's hard to imagine that could ever be true, but it is. I've always thought that if Monk were alive, he would have felt very honored to have had Carmen McRae lend her interpretations to his music in exactly the way that she has on this album."
Wonderful jazz
Alan Rothe | Sheridan, OR USA | 08/31/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the most wonderful jazz CD's I've purchased in the last few years. Ms. McRae takes the genius of Monk, removes the edginess without detracting from the spirit of the music, and rolls out knock-out after knock-out. I wouldn't have thought it possible, frankly. The supporting quartet is terrific. I can't imagine any true jazz lover being disappointed in this CD."
Carmen captures Monk
Nick Villalon | Southern CA, USA | 04/20/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We know the feel of Monk. When we walk down a rainy 1 am night, scatting Monk standards, we know the feel of Monk. Mcrae makes those doos and das into lyrics without changing the sentiment we had all along. And with ole' George on bass, bringing up the bottom along with Mcrae, well, two stars just for the names. Great songs, great interpretation, great album- -NV"
Buy this CD!
Alan Rothe | 12/29/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Carmen Mcrae is majestic! If you enjoy jazz at any level, this CD is a must buy. Carmen Mcrae IS the beat!! Incredible voice! She sings right into your soul!Classy & Elegant!"
Carmen sings Monk the best
Peter J. Rowan | Australia | 11/18/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Of the singers I have heard attempting to sing Monk's challenging music Carmen McRae is by far the most honest and intelligent, her lyrics leave the others wanting. Her stylisations are by far the most accurate according to Thelonious' exacting requirements and Carmen is obviously enraptured by Thelonious. Her tribute to this genius of bebop is an exceptional example of responsible design."
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
