Carmen McRae - Dream of Life

This 1998 CD features singer Carmen Mcrae late in her career, after recording her notable Thelonious Monk tribute but before cutting her final album, a set of Sarah Vaughan-associated songs. Joined by The Wdr Big Band and performing arrangements by John Clayton, Mcrae is in fine form on a wide-ranging program. Among the better selections are "In Walked Bud," "For All We Know," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" and "You're a Weaver of Dreams"; on the latter, Mcrae accompanies herself on piano. Read More