Birds Of A Feather

Birds Of A Feather

performed by Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973 and Ben Webster, 1909-1973 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 39 mins

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Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
39 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Piece, Vocal Jazz
Label
Universal Classics & Jazz
Performer
Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973, Ben Webster, 1909-1973
UPC (Physical)
00731458951520
Release Date
2002-05-28
Review
Yes, there's a concept on the loose here -- all the songs are about birds. Fortunately, there are plenty of good songs on the subject, and it's not so narrow that all the focus hinges on birds themselves. Carmen McRae is supported by a good small group, directed and arranged by Ralph Burns, featuring guitarist Mundell Lowe and many solos for an uncredited "tenorman" (i.e., Ben Webster). Both McRae and Webster do their best on the driving, horn-heavy score for "Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight)." First, Webster follows closely along with trumpeter Irwin "Marky" Markowitz while McRae vocalizes clearly and with some swing, then launches a beautiful solo before McRae returns for the closer. Other highlights include the touching "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" and a relaxed, pastoral "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano." ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Vocal
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Jazz Vocal

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