Carmen Mcrae - Torchy! - Japan SHM-CD

Credits:

Carmen McRae, Ralph Burns, Ralph Burns Orchestra, Jack Pleis, Jack Pleis Orchestra, Joe Wilder, Al Klink, Andy Ackers

Description:

Carmen McRae sings a wistful ballad of unrequited love (torch song) backed by flowing strings. Among the best are "Midnight Sun," with its beautiful melody and passionate lyrics that rise and fall, and "Ghost of a Chance," which laments the disappointment of love. The lyrics are gripping in their interpretation and emotional skill. Carmen MacRae (vo), Ralph Burns (arr,cond) and Orchestra ((1)(5)(7)(10)), Jack Price (arr,cond) and Orchestra ((2)-(4)(6)(8)(9)(11)(12)), Joe Wilder (tp), Al Klink(ts), Andy Ackers(p), Danny Perri(g)★Recorded December 16, 29, 30, 1955 in New York City (Decca)

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