1968 studio album by Carmen McRae
Portrait of Carmen is a 1968 studio album by Carmen McRae , with arrangements by Oliver Nelson , Shorty Rogers , Benny Carter and Gene Di Novi.[ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
The Allmusic review by Jason Ankeny awarded the album four stars and said that "Portrait of Carmen doesn't so much update the great Carmen McRae's sound and sensibility as it reflects a world that's finally caught up to her way of thinking, capitalizing on the irony and sophistication so long essential to her music to create a record that is both fiercely individual and universally accessible. The title's no afterthought...Portrait of Carmen captures her brilliance for posterity".[ 2]
"I'm Always Drunk in San Francisco" (Tommy Wolf ) - 3:04
"Elusive Butterfly " (Bob Lind ) - 3:03
"Day by Day " (Sammy Cahn , Axel Stordahl , Paul Weston ) - 2:28
"When You Get Around Me" (Fred E. Ahlert ) - 2:57
"Walking Happy " (Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen ) - 2:40
"My Very Own Person" (Gene Di Novi) - 2:59
"Ask Any Woman" (Gerald Langley, J. Stewart) - 3:01
"Boy, Do I Have a Surprise for You" (Novi) - 3:26
"Loads of Love" (Richard Rodgers ) - 3:58
"I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do" (Lee Pockriss , Paul Vance ) - 4:34
"Wonder Why" (Nicholas Brodszky , Cahn) - 2:14
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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, except where noted.
As leader or co-leader WithStan Kenton WithPete Rugolo Sideman with others Soundtracks Arranger
Christmas Album (Herb Alpert, released 1968)
Chet Baker & Strings (1953–54)
You're the Reason I'm Living (for Bobby Darin , 1962–63)
Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile (for Bobby Darin, released 1966)
Ode to Billie Joe (for Bobbie Gentry , released 1967)
Local Gentry (for Bobbie Gentry, released 1968)
The Delta Sweete (for Bobbie Gentry, released 1968)
Reza (for Terry Gibbs , 1966)
Lena Like Latin (for Lena Horne , 1963)
In Love Again! (for Peggy Lee , 1963)
Pass Me By (for Peggy Lee, 1965)
The West Coast Sound (for Shelly Manne , 1953–55)
My Son the Jazz Drummer! (for Shelly Manne, 1962)
Portrait of Carmen (for Carmen McRae , 1967)
The Sound of Silence (for Carmen McRae, 1967–68)
The Wichita Train Whistle Sings (for Michael Nesmith , 1968)
Big Swing Face , 1967)
Buddy & Soul (for Buddy Rich, 1969)
A Spoonful of Jazz (for Bud Shank, 1967)
Comin' Home Baby! (for Mel Tormé , 1962)
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