Carmen Mcrae - Book Of Ballads (Remastered) (2019) [Hi-Res]

Book of Ballads is a 1958 album by jazz singer Carmen McRae, arranged by Frank Hunter. Billboard chose the cover of Book of Ballads as their 'Album Cover of the Week' in their January 19, 1959 issue.

Allmusic awarded the album four stars and reviewer Jason Ankeny wrote that "The Book of Ballads in question is the Great American Songbook, and Carmen McRae breathes new life into some of its most dog-eared pages on this wonderful session..." Ankney also wrote that McRae's readings of "When I Fall in Love", "Isn't It Romantic?" and "How Long Has This Been Going On?" were sung with "...uncommon care and intelligence, summoning rich new meaning from the familiar lyrics. In her hands, the songs pulse with energy and life." Ankeny praised the album's arranger, Frank Hunter, and pianist Don Abney and his trio for their "...nuanced, evocative backings that afford McRae the necessary space to do her thing."

Tracklist:
01. Carmen Mcrae - By Myself (Remastered) (3:15)
02. Carmen Mcrae - The Thrill Is Gone (Remastered) (3:55)
03. Carmen Mcrae - How Long Has This Been Going On? (Remastered) (4:07)
04. Carmen Mcrae - Do You Know Why? (Remastered) (2:54)
05. Carmen Mcrae - My Romance (Remastered) (3:56)
06. Carmen Mcrae - Isn't It Romantic? (Remastered) (3:03)
07. Carmen Mcrae - If Love Is Good To Me (Remastered) (3:32)
08. Carmen Mcrae - When I Fall In Love (Remastered) (3:50)
09. Carmen Mcrae - Please Be Kind (Remastered) (3:17)
10. Carmen Mcrae - He Was Too Good To Me (Remastered) (2:44)
11. Carmen Mcrae - Angel Eyes (Remastered) (2:44)
12. Carmen Mcrae - Something I Dreamed Last Night (Remastered) (4:01)