What an incredible lesson of simplicity, musicianship and charisma ... Love you Carmen, the world would have been a much sadder and gloomier place without your music! ♥️♥️
As many times I saw Carmen live, she hooked me in every time. There is something about her that leads you to believe she's singing just to you and just for you. It's this level of intimacy that people comment on and writer's write about which helps make McRae an unmistakable legend.
Just like Sarah Vaughan ,Carmen was not only a great singer but also a very good pianist. Carmen, Billie, Sarah Ella have all left us. We await the arrival of worthy successors
Class is not easy to find! Carmen is Unique, just as l love! Outstanding Gorgeous Lady!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙋♀️❤️🇧🇷
I know I was born in the wrong decade for music cause most of this new stuff called music just doesn’t capture my attention but the old skool music is more my speed.
A lifetime of musical and vocal awareness and talent flower here in her mature years to deliver a masterpiece in the lilting classic tune "I'm in the Mood for Love."
Carmen seemed to love Tokyo--everything I've heard her do from there has been particularly strong. She's just amazing--this recording is only four years before her death and it's more controlled with greater musicality than ever. The confidence and clarity seem to go first with old singers--but not for McRae. For Carmen it always appeared easy and effortless (and that defines a true professional.)
Carmen MCrae and Shirley Horn r my 2 favorite female jazz voices. I was privileged to c Ms Horn at The Four Queens in Las Vegas. I never saw Carmen MCrae. I am happy youtube has provided a glimpse of this amazing singer. Yes, all the greats are gone. Thankfully, they are not forgotten.
By far the best version of this old classic to be found here. Simple yet sophisticated and what beautiful phrasing.
The great Carmen McRae. Nobody interpreted lyrics better.
I knew she also played piano, but never heard her play. Multi-talented!
This lady understands mood like no other. She gives every song her own ineffable touch.
One of the great singers of the 20th Century, or any Century. And a damned good piano player! I forgot about that!
What an incredible lesson of simplicity, musicianship and charisma ... Love you Carmen, the world would have been a much sadder and gloomier place without your music! ♥️♥️
As many times I saw Carmen live, she hooked me in every time. There is something about her that leads you to believe she's singing just to you and just for you. It's this level of intimacy that people comment on and writer's write about which helps make McRae an unmistakable legend.
One of the greatest joys available to the human race is Carmen McRae singing and accompanying herself at the piano.
Totally agree!
Yes!
Lovely, isn't it!
Just like Sarah Vaughan ,Carmen was not only a great singer but also a very good pianist. Carmen, Billie, Sarah Ella have all left us. We await the arrival of worthy successors
They have arrived: check out Cecile McLorin Salvant. A true heir. Also Jazzmeia Horn. But Cecile is something else. Run don't walk.
Add ledisi to that list of worthy successors.
@@MeelaESQ Plus Veronica Swift, of course!
Been listening to this since 2014, so in love with carmen mcrae's voice and song ❤
Class is not easy to find! Carmen is Unique, just as l love! Outstanding Gorgeous Lady!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙋♀️❤️🇧🇷
She rules.
I know I was born in the wrong decade for music cause most of this new stuff called music just doesn’t capture my attention but the old skool music is more my speed.
Thank you UA-cam for posting! What a blessing to be able to see such gifted musicians.
A lifetime of musical and vocal awareness and talent flower here in her mature years to deliver a masterpiece in the lilting classic tune "I'm in the Mood for Love."
Carmen singing and accompanying herself is all you need.
Wow! Ms Jazz was the consummate performer. What a pleasure to hear and
see this. May youtube last forever!
Excellent singer in the world ever !!!
Carmen seemed to love Tokyo--everything I've heard her do from there has been particularly strong. She's just amazing--this recording is only four years before her death and it's more controlled with greater musicality than ever. The confidence and clarity seem to go first with old singers--but not for McRae. For Carmen it always appeared easy and effortless (and that defines a true professional.)
Simply great jazz vocal and piano, love how easy Carmen makes it seem!
One of my favorite singers 😁
I didn't know she played!
I think she was always at her best when she accompanied herself on piano
Wow wow and wow
I'm in the mood for lovin' after hearing this!!!! :)
So Beautiful!
Thank you Carmen!
incredible wonderful!
All the icons who made jazz and blues what it is today are all gone now...........
Carmen MCrae and Shirley Horn r my 2 favorite female jazz voices. I was privileged to c Ms Horn at The Four Queens in Las Vegas. I never saw Carmen MCrae. I am happy youtube has provided a glimpse of this amazing singer. Yes, all the greats are gone. Thankfully, they are not forgotten.
Ma1nguy. nah...tony bennett my friend
Wonderful !
i LOVE LOVE LOVE Carmen- thanks for sharing this!! xoxoxoxo
Caught her at Yoshi's in Oakland, probably the year before this performance. Only regret is that she didn't play piano in that set.
ピアノもうまいですね！
SAW HER IN PERSON IN CLEVELAND OHIO- ALONG WITH GLADYS AND PIPS- NEXT BILLY EKSTINE- WOW WAS I LUCKY-... SAW THE DUKE TOO-
Thank you UA-cam.
Reminds me of Shirley Horne on piano 🎹
swing
She had such a devouted following in Japan. Ps Is this jazz club still in business?
UTUBE COME RAIN OR COME SHINE BY JOHN BAVAS
Lol
John can’t hold a candle to Carmen