A 60's Classic From Carmen!
Beverly Praiswater | 03/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Nobody can "pigeon hole" a singer who is great. And while so many had memories of Carmen McRae singing jazz, she had much more talent than to stay in one genre. This special album features Carmen singing mostly songs of the 60's.
Carmen adds her own special style to the title song "Just A Little Lovin". Nobody can quite sings a Lennon-McCartney song like Carmen! She sings a very fine on "Here, There and Everywhere". Carmen's vocal phrasing is amazing on "Carry That Weight". "I Love The Life I Live" is totally funky!" Carmen's tender version of "Didn't We" is the definitive one. The most perfect ending to this set is "Goodbye Joe". This one is rich and satisfying!
This is a wonderful session of recordings. Carmen is in great voice and the arrangements are brilliant. A must-have for anyone who appreciates the variations of Carmen McRae's career!"