Birds Of A Feather by Carmen Mcrae - Uhune

ALBUM

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 /TiVo

1. Skylark

by Carmen Mcrae

Composer: Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production

2. Bob White

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer

3. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Maschwitz
Manning Sherwin; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Eric Maschwitz
Manning Sherwin; Other

4. Mister Meadowlark

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer

5. Bye Bye Blackbird

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Ray Henderson; Composer
Author: Mort Dixon; Production

6. Flamingo

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Ted Grouya
Edmund Anderson; Composer
Author: Edward Anderson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Edmund Anderson; Other

7. The Eagle And Me

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: E.y. Harburg
Harold Arlen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Harold Arlen
E.y. Harburg; Other

8. Baltimore Oriole

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Author: Paul Francis Webster; Production

9. When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bobbin' Along

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Harry M. Woods; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Harry M. Woods; Other

10. Chicken Today And Feathers Tomorrow

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Bergman
Johnny Mandel
Marilyn Bergman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mandel
Marilyn Bergman
Alan Bergman; Other

11. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Leon René; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Leon Rene; Other

12. His Eye Is On The Sparrow

by Carmen Mcrae

Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Milt Gabler; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Milt Gabler; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1582x1582 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Vocal, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Hard Bop, Standards

Label

Verve

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1957

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

73145895152