This little-known date, recorded for the Japanese Denon label, features singer
Carmen McRae with her regular quartet of the time (pianist
Eric Gunnison, bassist
Scott Colley, drummer
Mark Pulice and guitarist
John Collins) and guest tenor
Clifford Jordan.
McRae is heard in prime form performing a variety of top standards, including "Tulip or Turnip," "Have You Met Miss Jones," "Body and Soul" and "Mean to Me." Although recorded in the studio, this excellent outing gives listeners a good idea of how
Carmen McRae sounded live. Well worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow